What's this test for?

This test is ideal if you're experiencing symptoms like fruity-smelling breath, unusual fatigue, nausea, or confusion that could point to a buildup of ketones in your blood. It's also useful if you're on a very low-carb or ketogenic diet, fasting, drink alcohol heavily, or have diabetes and want to check whether your body is producing too many ketone bodies. High acetone levels can signal a serious condition called ketoacidosis, so this test helps you catch it early.

What happens after I get my results?

Your acetone results will show up in your online account along with the normal reference range so you can see exactly where your number falls. If your level is elevated, next steps usually include adjusting your carbohydrate intake, cutting back on alcohol, staying hydrated, and retesting after making changes to see if your levels normalize. If your result is very high or you feel unwell, seek medical care right away since this can indicate a dangerous condition. You can download a standard lab report from your account anytime and use the trends feature to track your acetone levels over time.

What's included in this test?

This test measures acetone, a ketone body produced when your body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. Checking this single marker gives you a clear snapshot of whether your body is in a normal metabolic state or producing excess ketones, which can happen with strict dieting, fasting, alcohol use, or uncontrolled diabetes.

How can I naturally support healthy ketone levels?

If your acetone is elevated from dieting or fasting, gradually reintroducing balanced amounts of carbohydrates can help bring levels back to normal. Staying well hydrated helps your body flush out excess ketones through urine. Cutting back on alcohol and eating regular, balanced meals also supports stable metabolism and reduces ketone buildup.

When will I get my results?

Results are typically ready within about 7 days of your lab visit. Once processed, they'll be uploaded directly to your secure online account where you can view and download them.

Who should consider this test?

People following strict low-carb or ketogenic diets, those who fast for extended periods, individuals with diabetes, and anyone who drinks alcohol heavily should consider this test. It's also a good idea if you've noticed symptoms like unusual breath odor, fatigue, or nausea that don't have an obvious explanation.

What symptoms indicate I may need this test?

Common signs that suggest you might benefit from this test include fruity or sweet-smelling breath, unexplained fatigue, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing, confusion, or excessive thirst. These symptoms can point to your body producing too many ketones, especially if you have diabetes or have been dieting strictly.

What does high acetone mean?

A high acetone result means your body is breaking down fat for energy at a higher rate than normal, which can happen with strict dieting, fasting, heavy alcohol use, or poorly controlled diabetes. In mild cases this may just reflect your current diet, but very high levels can signal ketoacidosis, a serious condition that needs prompt attention. Simple steps like eating more balanced meals, hydrating, and cutting alcohol can help, but severe symptoms warrant urgent care.

What causes high or low acetone levels?

High acetone is most often caused by very low-carb diets, prolonged fasting, heavy alcohol consumption, or uncontrolled diabetes where the body can't use sugar properly and turns to fat for fuel. Low or normal acetone simply reflects a typical balanced diet with adequate carbohydrate intake. Illness, vomiting, and extreme physical stress can also temporarily raise ketone production.

How often should I retest?

If you're managing your levels through diet or lifestyle changes, retesting every few weeks can help you track progress. If you have diabetes or another condition affecting your metabolism, more frequent monitoring may be helpful. Always retest sooner if new symptoms appear or if a previous result was notably high.

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.Long story short: In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want. If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test. Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout. If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want. When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system. Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way. You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy! If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

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Is it possible to make changes to my lab order if I made a mistake with the name, date of birth, or any other details?

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Acetone Blood Test - Ketone & Ketoacidosis Check

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.

Long story short:

In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want.
If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test.
Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout.
If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want.
When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system.
Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way.
You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy!

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