Interfering Substances and the DMT Part I

Substances produced by the body like acetone and isopropanol can inflate a breath alcohol test

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In breath alcohol testing, interfering substances are compounds found in human breath that can potentially interfere with the accurate analysis of ethanol. Compounds such as isopropanol and acetone are elevated in people who have been fasting, exercising, or have eliminated carbohydrates from their diet.