S2 Ep7: #18 Urine Drug Testing with Dr. Timothy Wiegand

The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast

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

• 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