Ascensia’s Ketostix Reagent Strips for Urinalysis provides a fast, convenient way of testing urine for the presence and concentration of acetoacetic acid (ketone).
This substance when found in the urine provides information on carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
- Tests for ketones in the urine
- Fast & convenient
Frequently Asked Questions about Ascensia Ketostix Strips
Q: What are Ascensia Ketostix Strips used for?
A: Ketostix are urine test strips used to detect ketones in urine, commonly for diabetes monitoring or ketogenic diet tracking.
Q: What do ketones in urine mean?
A: Ketones may appear when the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose. High ketones can be serious in diabetes.
Q: Why do people with diabetes test ketones?
A: Ketone testing helps detect diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially dangerous complication linked to insulin shortage.
Q: How do you use Ketostix urine strips?
A: Dip the strip briefly into fresh urine, remove excess urine, then compare the color to the chart within the instructed time.
Q: How should Ketostix strips be stored?
A: Keep the container tightly closed and store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
