Testing aids nicotine-use cessation: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D.

Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' nicotine testing benefits patients in substance-use cessation programs and other settings. The serum and urine tests quantify nicotine and various metabolites.(00:32) Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? (01:42) Can you please provide an overview of substance use disorders, specifically nicotine dependence, and Mayo Clinic's nicotine testing options? (04:33) Which patients should have this testing and when should it be performed? (05:54) What alternative test options are available and how do these compare?(06:40) How are the results used in patient care?