Can I order my own blood test in Rhode Island?
No, not on your own. Rhode Island's lab rules say a specimen is tested only at the documented request of a licensed physician or other authorized medical personnel, so online lab stores do not sell tests to Rhode Island residents.
Checked September 25, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Code of Regulations 216-RICR-60-05-4
What to do instead
Ask your own doctor to order the tests, or book an online visit and ask whether the clinician can order labs for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I order my own blood test in Rhode Island?
No, not on your own. Rhode Island's lab rules say a specimen is tested only at the documented request of a licensed physician or other authorized medical personnel, so online lab stores do not sell tests to Rhode Island residents.
What should I do instead in Rhode Island?
Ask your own doctor to order the tests, or book an online visit and ask whether the clinician can order labs for you.
Which lab stores serve Rhode Island?
None of the lab stores we track currently sell tests directly in Rhode Island.