Serum creatinine concentrations may be falsely elevated after ingestion of this substance?
Adla MR et al. describe isopropyl alcohol ingestion causing a false positive elevation of serum creatinine due to acetone interference. (Adla MR et al. Isopropyl alcohol ingestion presenting as pseudorenal failure due to acetone interference. South Med J 2009; 102:867-860. 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181ac12f1)
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