### Question
How does the law define designated health services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395nn*, **designated health services** is defined as:

> any of the following items or services:


(A) Clinical laboratory services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395nn*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

