What do the results mean?A normal test result is negative. This means no ketones were found in your blood. If high blood ketone levels are found, it may mean you have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If you have DKA, your health care provider will provide or recommend treatment, which may involve going to the hospital.Other conditions can cause you to test positive for blood ketones. These include:Eating disorders, malnutrition, and other conditions where the body does not take in enough caloriesPregnancy. Sometimes pregnant women will develop blood ketones. If high levels are found, it can mean gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that only affects pregnant women.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
