Diagnostic laboratory tests

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Diagnostic laboratory tests

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

covers medically necessary clinical diagnostic laboratory tests, when your doctor or practitioner orders them.

How often is it covered?

Your costs in Original Medicare

You usually pay nothing for Medicare-covered clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.

What it is

Tests done to help your doctor diagnose or rule out a suspected illness or condition.

Things to know

Medicare also covers some preventive tests and screenings to help prevent, find, or manage a medical problem.

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