1644. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding charges for routine blood tests for medical card holders; if she is aware of any discrepancy between information provided by the HSE, which states that routine blood tests should be free of charge and guidance issued by an organisation (details supplied) which indicates that phlebotomy services for routine blood tests are not covered under the GMS contract; the steps being taken to resolve this inconsistency and ensure clear, uniform guidance for both patients and GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57843/25]

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1644. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding charges for routine blood tests for medical card holders; if she is aware of any discrepancy between information provided by the HSE, which states that routine blood tests should be free of charge and guidance issued by an organisation (details supplied) which indicates that phlebotomy services for routine blood tests are not covered under the GMS contract; the steps being taken to resolve this inconsistency and ensure clear, uniform guidance for both patients and GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57843/25]

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