Urine Ketones

MeasuredFiller

Acids that appear when the body burns fat for fuel.

Expected while fasting or on a low-carbohydrate diet.

Part of

How we rate it: Filler

Rarely changes anything for someone with no symptoms.

This rating and the description above were written against published screening guidelines by someone who is not a clinician, and are awaiting review by one. We would rather say that than imply an authority we do not have.

Check-ups that include it

In 50 of the 93 check-ups we track, 54%. Cheapest first.

and 38 more.

Also sold as

Every one of these names refers to this same test. Resolving them to one canonical entry is what makes an honest comparison possible.

  • ketones
  • urine ketone
  • urine ketones

Information here is for comparing packages, not for diagnosing yourself. Talk to a doctor about which tests you actually need.