Testing for Ketones

Question

Which of the following substances can cause a false positive result for ketones? (Choose ALL of the correct answers)

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

L-Dopa metabolites
PSP or BSP dye injection
high levels of phenylketones
urine preservatives

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