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Ketone Bodies, Blood, Quantitative

Quantitative measurement of blood ketone bodies, which are byproducts of fat metabolism, is essential for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and starvation ketoacidosis. The main ketone bodies are acetoacetate (AcAc), β‐hydroxybutyrate (BOHB), and acetone, with BOHB being the predominant form in DKA. Tests using small blood samples are available for routine monitoring, with a cut-off value of 3.0 mmol/L often used to indicate DKA or a need for urgent medical