v 50 Cards Includes calibration module
v This test detects acetoacetate and acetone only, which comprise less than 25% of the ketone bodies.
v Visual, semi-quantitative only.
v Subject to false positive results from drug interference.
v Subject to false negative risk. “It is important to bear in mind, therefore that a negative nitroprusside test result does not rule out ketoacidosis.” (Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry)
