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How to prepare for the analysis?
There is no special preparation for acetone analysis. It is carried out using test strips. It is advisable to perform a thorough toileting of the child's genitals before collecting urine. Fresh urine must be used to determine the amount of ketone bodies. The strip is immersed in the liquid, after which it is held for 60 seconds. Wait 2-3 minutes for the reaction to pass and evaluate the result.
The color on the strip is compared with the color scale of the concentration of ketone bodies in the urine:
+/- (0.5 mmol/l) or + (1.5 mmol/l) - mild acetonemia, treatment at home is possible;
++ (4 mmol/l) - acetonemia of moderate severity, if parents can carry out rehydration on their own, then treatment is possible at home, if not - in a hospital);
+++ (10 mmol/l) - a severe degree of acetonemia, in most cases hospitalization is required.