Ketostix® 50 test strips
Ketostix® 50 test strips is a Practitioner-Grade product available for customers under the care of a practitioner.
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- To test for ketones, an indicator of fat mobilisation for energy.
- A convenient urine test with results in seconds.
- Can be used in conjunction with the Shake It Practitioner Weight Management Program.
Clinical Benefits
- For the detection of ketones: Ketostix® are reagent strips for the detection of ketones in urine. Ketones are generated by the metabolism of fat as an energy source, when carbohydrates are reduced.
- Can be used in conjunction with the Shake It Practitioner Weight Management Program: Ketostix® are a great tool for both Practitioner and patient, to provide motivation and an indication that fat burning is occurring throughout the Shake It Practitioner Weight Management Program. When the diet is followed correctly, the patient may produce urinary ketones registering in the 'small to moderate' range on the Ketostix® colour scale. By registering in the 'trace' to 'small' range on the Ketostick (seen as a change in colour from beige to pink); the patient will know they are using fat as an energy source.
Directions
Test twice daily (before breakfast and before dinner).
- Step 1: Dip test area of strip in urine and remove immediately. Alternatively, wet the test area by passing strip through urine stream.
- Step 2: Tap edge of strip against container or clean, dry surface to remove excess urine.
- Step 3: Compare test area to colour chart, exactly 15 seconds after wetting. Ignore colour changes that occur after 15 seconds.