Ketogenics Ketone Testing Strips

Product Summary: Ketone Testing Strips are firm plastic strips to which several different reagent areas are affixed. The strips test specially for acetoacetic acid, one of the three metabolic ketones that are produced when in a state of ketosis. Subsequently, testing can give the user an idea as to their metabolic state when carbohydrates are reduced or omitted from the diet. Testing for Ketone: This test is based on the reaction of acetoacetic acid (ketone) with sodium nitroprusside in a strongly basic medium. The colors range from beige or buff-pink color for a Negative reading to pink and pink-purple for a Positive reading. Reagents: (Based on dried weight at time of impregnation) 7.7% w/w sodium nitroprusside balanced with buffer and nonreactive ingredients.