ketostix


Ketostix

 [ke´to-stiks] trademark for a reagent strip for detection of ketone bodies in the urine.

ketostix

A convenient dipstick urine test for KETONES. A paper strip impregnated with sodium nitroprusside turns a deep permanganate colour in the presence of ketones. The test is very sensitive. If the urine tests positive both for sugar and ketones the diagnosis of DIABETES is virtually certain.