 [ Symptoms ] why do some states require doctor is orders for a blood test while others do not  i currently live in a state in the u s  where doctor is orders are required in order to get a blood test even if you are willing to cover the entire cost of the test yourself in a couple of months i will be moving to a different state where you can literally walk into a clinic and get a blood test without consultation of any kind is there an ongoing debate about restricting blood tests and why might state governments want to restrict them [ Disease ] in america each state has the right and privilege of setting their own laws or regulations and this includes regulations related to the practice of medicine pharmacy dentistry or nursing