Ketone (Acetoacetic Acid) is a substance that can be found in trace amounts in urine. However, when large amounts of ketone are found in your urine it is an indication of a serious problem, especially for people with diabetes.

Ketone is produced when you burn too much fat and carbohydrates. This situation is more likely to be found in people with Type I Diabetes (insulin dependent). When you produce a lot of ketones, it is a good indication that your diabetes may be out of control. This complication is called Ketoacidosis and can lead to a coma. The Urine Test for Ketone can provide a warning signal for you to contact a doctor or health care provider before your diabetes gets out of control. Your doctor or health care provider can then recommend the necessary actions for you to get better.

Procedure and Use:

• Collect a fresh urine sample in a clean, dry container preferably glass. First morning samples contain the highest concentration of target markers.
• Remove one reagent strip from the bottle and immediately replace the container cap, minimizing the exposure of the remaining test strips to light and air.
• Completely immerse the reagent pads of the strip in the urine sample and then remove immediately to avoid dissolving out the reagent pads.
• While removing the reagent strip, run the edge of the strip against the rim of the specimen container to remove excess urine. Hold the strip in a horizontal position to prevent possible cross contamination of chemicals located in adjacent reagent pads.
• Compare the color change of reagent pads to the corresponding color chart on the bottle label. Read results according to the chart's time frame for each panel tested.
• Record the results of your readings for discussion and/or evaluation with your physician or healthcare provider and then discard the used reagent strip.

Why Do I Need To Test For Ketone?

• Ketone is a substance that can be found in trace amounts in urine. However, when large amounts of ketone are found in your urine it is an indication of a serious problem, especially for people with diabetes.
• Your doctor or health professional can tell you how to change your medication/insulin dose or your food intake to bring your diabetes back into control.
• Testing should be done regularly, after a testing pattern has been established with your doctor or health professional.
• 100% precision and 100% accuracy

Materials Provided in the Ketone Test Strip Package:

• One bottle containing 100 strips of URS-1K Ketone Test Strips.
• A visual comparison color chart for reading test results is printed on the bottle label.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Any visual impairment, such as color blindness, will affect accuracy of reading the results.
• To obtain best results, use fresh urine.
• Follow directions exactly.
• For optimal results, accurate timing is essential.
• Exposure of URS-1K to light, moisture, or heat will cause deterioration and decrease reactivity.
• The user should follow up all positive results with his or her health care provider.
• Do not use after expiration date.