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.
With no insulin (which is a fat storage hormone) present, your body burns stored fat as its primary fuel. When that happens, your body releases ketones into your bloodstream, and you are in ketosis. This state may cause a host of temporary symptoms. It will also show up in your urine as ketones.