Reference range
This result is reported qualitatively or as a one-sided threshold rather than a two-sided numeric band.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | Negative |
| SI range | Negative |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Urinalysis
Urine Ketones
Normal range Negative. Specimen: Random urine.
Also known as: ketonuria.
NegativeReference range
What is the normal range for Urine Ketones?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine Ketones is Negative. This value is measured in random urine.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine Ketones
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Starvation or fasting
- Low-carbohydrate diet
- Prolonged vomiting
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
- Positive ketones with high glucose raises concern for DKA — check a blood gas and ketones.
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