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, MPHShow Notes, Cover Art, Infographic: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHSHosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS, and Natalie Stahl MD, MPHReviewer: Kento Sonoda, MDShowrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHSTechnical Production: PodPasteGuest: Dr. Timothy WiegandShow Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 00:00Guest one-liner: 05:17Case from Kashlak: 09:42Types of Urine Drug Testing (UDT): 10:37Detection Window 22:07Interpreting Opiates and Opioids UDT 25:26Resources to Interpret UDT 39:20False Positives 43:29Discussing Results with a Patient 45:52Interpreting UDT - Buprenorphine 48:47Specimen Validity Testing 50:22Saliva Testing 54:56Outro 1:01:28