Blood Ketones
Also known as: Serum ketone; Plasma ketone; Beta-hydroxybutyrate; Ketone bodies; Beta-hydroxybutyric acid; Acetoacetate; Acetoacetic acid; Acetone
Formal name: Blood Ketones
Were you looking for urine ketones? Urine ketone testing is more common than blood ketone testing and may be performed as part of a urinalysis.
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine whether excessive ketones are present in the blood, to detect diabetic ketoacidosis
When to Get Tested?
When you have symptoms associated with ketoacidosis
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from a fingerstick
Test Preparation Needed?
None
