Lab tests and blood work
$50-$500
Can You Write Off Lab Tests and Blood Work?
Short answer: Yes, diagnostic lab work is a deductible medical expense.
Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Lab tests and blood work
Typical range: $50-$500
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, diagnostic lab work is a deductible medical expense.
Business justification
Yes, diagnostic lab work is a deductible medical expense. Medical costs are an itemized deduction only for the amount above 7.5% of your AGI, and only if your total itemized deductions beat the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint for 2026).
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions