AN OVERVIEW
About Acetone Serum Test
Why is the Acetone Serum test done?
The fact is when ketone levels start to increase inside the body, these symptoms could be an indication of that:
- Abdominal pain
- Increased urination without the intake of liquids
- Fruity smell in the breath
- Fatigue
- Confusion
- Flu-like symptoms in the body
- Feeling of nausea or continuous
- vomiting
- Excess thirst or even symptoms of dehydration
- Breathing difficulty (shortness of breath, rapid breathing)
- Dry or Flushed (on the skin especially)
When ketones (acetones) get collected in a very large quantity, that could lead to a disease called Ketosis. Ketosis could convert to Ketoacidosis, which is generally fatal (could even put the patient in a coma).
What does the Acetone Serum test measure?
Ketones are a by-product of the body using fat for energy instead of glucose. In smaller quantities, ketones arent very harmful. But in higher quantities, the body develops a condition called Ketosis.
When ketone levels inside the body exceed a forbidden limit, Ketosis starts turning into Ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening disease that should be treated immediately
If a person has Type 1 Diabetes, they may develop a disease called Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), in which the blood becomes too acidic that could lead to a coma or even death in some cases.
There are two other forms of Ketoacidosis that the person could suffer from alcoholic Ketoacidosis (this happens due to long-term alcohol abuse) or starvation Ketoacidosis (this happens due to fasting for too long).
The Acetone Serum test is basically done to measure the ketones (acetone) level inside the body. If it is in low quantities, then its not very harmful.
Risk/Side-effects of Acetone Serum test
Generally, there is very little risk of any major symptoms inside the body. The person might feel slight pain (or some bruising) in the area where the needle has been pierced to take the blood. But those tend to disappear pretty quickly and not cause any major problems to the patient. In very rare cases, the patient might develop blood collection under the skin or infection at the site where the needle was pierced. But that is a very rare occurrence and nothing major to worry about.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Are there any risks to the test?
There are minor risks that do not happen under general circumstances. The technicians just need to be a little careful.
Is there any preparation needed before the test?
Do not drink or eat 8 hours before the test happens.
What is the procedure of the test?
The area from where the blood is taken is cleaned with rubbing alcohol. The technician then takes the blood.
How to reduce acetone?
Exercise and regularly check your blood pressure.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER GETTING TESTED
Interpreting the Acetone Serum Test Results
For the test that healthcare professionals conduct, a standard range is given:
| Amount of Acetone Present | Indication |
| Normal ketone levels |
| High ketone levels |
| Exceedingly fatal ketone levels |
A normal test result means that there is little to no trace of ketone inside the body. If the ketone level is high in the person, that could mean you have Ketosis or worse, Ketoacidosis. Contact a doctor immediately.
Other conditions that could cause high levels of ketone, include:
- Eating disorders or malnutrition (the body does not absorb enough calories)
- Pregnancy (high levels of blood ketone could be an indication of gestational diabetes mostly found in pregnant women)
If youre wondering what to do when the test results come positive for high levels of ketone, then these are the steps:
- Drinking more water and sugar-free fluids and not exercising in excess immediately after the test comes positive.
- If large amounts of ketone are found, go to the ER, and contact the doctor immediately.
Book Acetone Serum Test in Chandigarh
Acetone test in Chandigarh is a basic blood test that checks the acetone level inside the body to confirm diseases like ketonuria, metabolic acidosis, and malnutrition all these diseases increase ketone levels inside the body. Ketones in a small quantity are not very harmful to the body, but if they get accumulated in higher quantities, they will require immediate treatment. If the patient is displaying any symptoms like flu, they should take the necessary medicines prescribed by a doctor. The most common form of disease of ketones getting collected is Ketosis.
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