Tests affected by haemolysed, icteric and lipemic samples. a) During sample receipt in the Laboratory Department, scientific personnel checks for. sample quality. b) In the event that the sample is hemolytic, lipemic or icteric, the Laboratory does not. proceed with the analysis of the tests that can be affected, as described below. c) After the rejection of a sample due to hemolysis, lipemia or icterus, the Laboratory.
Breath and Urine Signs of Ketosis. Ketones are burned for energy, but also breathed out through the lungs and excreted in the urine. As a result, your breath takes on a fruity odor when you're in ketosis. Your urine may also smell fruity, or slightly like nail polish remover or ammonia.
After 72 hours, ketosis continues as long as there is enough fat in the body. Prolonged fasting can lead to a state marked by harmful levels of ketone bodies and high levels of acidity in the blood. Ketosis usually starts after 48 hours for women and 72 hours for men. Note that ketosis is different than ketoacidosis.