Beta hydroxybutyrate, a predominant ketone is an extremely reliable guide for monitoring insulin therapy in the treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Investigating the differential diagnosis in cases of hypoglycemia, acidosis, suspected alcohol ingestion, or an unexplained increase in the anion gap
In pediatric patients, the presence or absence of ketonemia/uria is an essential component in the differential diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism