Precision Xtra™ Blood Ketone Test Strips

The Precision Xtra™ Blood Ketone Test Strips feature the following benefits:

A more convenient and reliable way to test for ketones NOW 70% less blood (1.5 microliters) NOW faster 10-second test time NOW end-fill or top-fill with visual confirmation

Who benefits most from blood ketone testing?

• Pediatric patients with diabetes
  • To help parents detect and react swiftly to developing ketoacidosis
  • To help distinguish the symptoms of ketoacidosis from other childhood illnesses
• Insulin pump users
  • In case of pump failure or catheter obstruction
• Insulin users during illness or stress
  • To manage the risk of ketoacidosis and take action

When is it recommended to test?

• During acute illness
  • During acute illness, infection or fever
  • Test ketone every 2-4 hours until better
• Whenever symptoms of DKA are present
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Fruity breath odor
  • Rapid breathing
  • Thirst and frequent urination
  • Fatigue or lethargy
• When blood glucose remains elevated

When is it recommended to test?

Urine ketone tests using nitroprusside-containing reagents can give false-positive results in the presence of several sulfhydryl drugs, including the antihypertensive drug captopril. False-negative readings have been reported when test strips have been exposed to air for an extended period of time or when urine specimens have been highly acidic, such as after large intakes of ascorbic acid1. Urine testing only gives information about what your blood ketone levels were two to four hours before you tested and it is furthermore dependent on the person being able to pass urine. It is recommended you test your blood ß-Ketone because Ketones are detectable in the blood far earlier than in urine, so blood ß-Ketone testing can give early warning of impending DKA.

What does my blood β-Ketone result mean?

Related Resources:

• Learn more about blood ketone testing for early diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) detection.
• Learn more about the Precision Xtra™ Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitoring System .
• Precision™ products are available at most pharmacies and locations where diabetes products are sold. Find a retail store near you.

References:

1. © 2004 American Diabetes Association. From Diabetes Care, Vol. 27, Supplement 1, 2004; S91-S93. Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association. This is not intended to be taken as an endorsement by the American Diabetes Association.