A big part of the life insurance underwriting process is the required medical exam. This can include giving a saliva sample, a urine sample or a blood sample. In order to get the best results it’s important to follow some best practices. We’ve got them laid out in this handy graphic from our friends at Financial Tech Tools.

Here are some things to know before you get your life insurance medical exam done.

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