#18 Urine Drug Testing with Dr. Timothy Wiegand
Season 2, Episode 7, Aug 17, 2023, 07:00 AM
Interpret urine drug tests (UDT) like a toxicologist! Learn how to approach interpreting positive opiates, opioids, and benzodiazepines in UDT. We discuss the nuances of interpreting UDT, false positives, and how to counsel a patient prior to ordering the test. We’re joined by Dr. Timothy Weigand @TwToxMD (University of Rochester Medical Center).
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Credits
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Credits
- Producer: Natalie Stahl, MD, MPH
- Show Notes, Cover Art, Infographic: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS, and Natalie Stahl MD, MPH
- Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD
- Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Dr. Timothy Wiegand
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 00:00
- Guest one-liner: 05:17
- Case from Kashlak: 09:42
- Types of Urine Drug Testing (UDT): 10:37
- Detection Window 22:07
- Interpreting Opiates and Opioids UDT 25:26
- Resources to Interpret UDT 39:20
- False Positives 43:29
- Discussing Results with a Patient 45:52
- Interpreting UDT - Buprenorphine 48:47
- Specimen Validity Testing 50:22
- Saliva Testing 54:56
- Outro 1:01:28