What Is an Acetest

2.1 Acetest is a reagent tablet used to test for the presence of ketones (acetone and acetoacetic acid

What does the Acetest measure?

The Acetest and Ketostix products measure blood and urine acetone and acetoacetic acid.

What is the primary advantage of Acetest tablets for urinary ketone determination?

The Acetest® contains lactulose which enhances the color change and the result is considered to be more accurate than the dipstick, in which false positives can occur due to the color of the urine. The Acetest® is also useful for semi-quantitatively measuring ketones in other fluids, such as plasma, serum and milk.