Ketone Bodies
Summary of the Test Item
• Levels of ketone bodies are used in the diagnosis and follow-up monitoring of diabetic ketoacidosis
• “Ketone bodies” is a general term for acetone, acetoacetate, and 3-hydroxybutyrate (3-HB), with β-hydroxybutyrate accounting for about three-quarters of the ketone bodies.
Nagase Diagnostics Solutions
We supply enzyme 3-HBDH for determining the levels of ketone bodies.. Please contact us regarding its availability.
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Performance Comparison Chart of Nagase Diagnostics Enzymes
3-HBDHⅡ(T-68) | 3-HBDHⅢ(T-255) | |
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Applications | Ketone bodies measurement | |
For liquid reagents and POCT (Biosensor) | For liquid stable reagents | |
Advantages | High specific activity optimal for POCT; >1,500 U/mg | Extremely thermally stable*1 |

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