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

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English - March 12, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB
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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.

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Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?

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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?