Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Ok, I had a private doctor order some blood tests. I asked where to go, and he said whatever is closest to your house. Do I go to the CAP (yes I am registered) or to some private lab? I do not get this system at all…
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Start the Moving to Spain Hub →“If you have private medical insurance and that’s why you visited a private doctor then you could get the blood tests done at a private health centre as it would be quicker .”
“You can only use the CAP for analyses if they have been requested by your CAP doctor. You could try a Synlab”
“If you don’t have private insurance go to your CAP doctor and they will order the tests for you.”
“You will need a prescription from a doctor in your Mutua for the lab work to be covered by your Mutua/insurance. Otherwise, it is private pay for the lab work.”
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Explore Cities →“You can also call the customer service of your private insurance company and they will let you know where is the nearest lab you are eligible to use”
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