Clinical laboratory tests
Medical Part B (Medical Insurance)
covers
medically necessary
clinical diagnostic laboratory tests when your doctor or provider orders them.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You usually pay nothing for Medicare-approved clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
What it is
Laboratory tests include certain blood tests, urinalysis, tests on tissue specimens, and some screening tests.
Things to know
A laboratory that meets Medicare requirements must give the tests.
Is my test, item, or service covered?
