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Types Of Tests Performed By Insurance Companies To Detect Nicotine Published: 05.06.2010 | Author: jhonwilliamsd | Category: Medicine
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Insurance companies conduct urine, blood, saliva, and hair test to detect nicotine use as a part of medical screening process to finalize the premium to be charged.
Urine Test
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Blood Test
The insurance companies effectively use blood test to determine whether the person is a smoker or non-smoker, as a blood sample is usually taken during a medical examination of applicant. The blood test checks for cotinine level in blood sample while detecting nicotine. Although, nicotine does not remain in body for longer time, its metabolic by-products can remain in blood for longer periods. These by-products can be detected up to 3 weeks after the last instance of smoking.


Saliva Test
Saliva test to detect nicotine and cotinine is an inexpensive Air Vapormax Mens Sale , non-invasive method of detection. The saliva tests can effectively detect nicotine and cotinine up to 7 to 10 days after use. It is also difficult to adulterate the results of saliva test as the sample is directly collected by taking a swab from person mouth. Saliva test kits for nicotine allow for easy testing of nicotine in the comforts of home as they are portable, easy to use, and provide accurate results.


Hair Test
Hair test is an effective and accurate method to detect nicotine use. It is accurate than other forms of tests, as testing is done using advanced laboratory techniques. It provides a larger window of detection for nicotine for as long as 10 or more days from actual use. As hair testing is expensive than urine, blood Air Vapormax Womens Sale , or saliva testing for nicotine, the insurance companies find it less feasible to perform this testing on every applicant. Even a small sample of hair can reveal history of nicotine use for several days.


Furnishing wrong information to insurance companies can result in denial of coverage or even prosecution for providing false information if person is under coverage. Quitting smoking is a better option as it helps build a healthy lifestyle and qualify to receive cheaper premiums from insurance companies.


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