Analysis for acetone in urine in Kharkiv
What you need to know about analysis
An acetone urine test is a test that measures the levels of ketone bodies, such as acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetone. These substances are metabolic products produced in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Normally, ketone bodies are not found in the urine, but when their levels are elevated, acetonemia develops, a condition in which ketone bodies accumulate and can lead to acetonemic syndrome.
Acetone in the urine of children is a fairly common phenomenon. It can be caused by both temporary metabolic disorders and severe chronic diseases. Various factors can trigger an acetone crisis: stress, overwork, emotional overstrain, long travel, eating disorders, or acute respiratory diseases.
The primary form of acetonemic syndrome is usually related to the child's diet - excessive consumption of sweets, fatty foods, or foods with preservatives and dyes can be the cause. The secondary form appears as a result of yet undiagnosed diseases, such as liver pathologies, diabetes mellitus, brain tumors, or thyrotoxicosis.
Symptoms of acetonemia in a child may include severe vomiting, as well as a characteristic odor of acetone in the breath or urine. The main cause of this condition is a violation of fat metabolism and carbohydrate digestion. In such cases, a doctor — a general practitioner, endocrinologist, pediatrician , gastroenterologist or nephrologist — may prescribe a urine test for acetone to clarify the diagnosis and assess metabolic disorders.
How to prepare for the analysis?
No special preparation is required for urine analysis for acetone. The study is carried out using special test strips. Before collecting urine, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the child's external genitalia.
To determine the level of ketone bodies, you must use a fresh portion of urine. The testing procedure consists of several steps:
- dip the test strip into the urine;
- hold it for about 60 seconds;
- wait 2–3 minutes until the reaction is complete;
- Compare the resulting color with the scale on the test package.
How to prepare for the analysis?
The concentration of ketone bodies in the urine is estimated using the color scale of the test strip:
- +/- (0.5 mmol/l) or + (1.5 mmol/l) - mild acetonemia. In most cases, treatment is possible at home on the recommendation of a doctor.
- ++ (4 mmol/L) - moderate acetonemia. If parents can independently ensure adequate rehydration of the child, treatment can be carried out at home. In other cases, observation in a hospital is recommended.
- +++ (10 mmol/L) is severe acetonemia, which usually requires hospitalization and medical monitoring.
Prices for tests
| Price of acetone analysis in urine in Kharkiv | 140 UAH |
Where can you register in Kharkiv:
St. Hryhoriya Skovorody, 31
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Hryhorivske Shosse, 57
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