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Proteins in the serum, as well as glucose and ketoacids in high levels (as occurring in diabetic ketoacidosis) interfere with the alkaline picrate assay, giving rise to false elevations in serum. There is thought to be less interference with enzymatic methods but there are reports of interference by bilirubin and monoclonal IgG.
