Is 5Strands Food Intolerance Test Kit (at-home) HSA or FSA Eligible?
Yes — 5Strands Food Intolerance Test Kit (at-home) is HSA and FSA eligible. No prescription or LMN required.
Eligibility status
HSA
Sometimes
FSA
Sometimes
LMN required
No
Last verified May 2026
5Strands
5Strands Food Intolerance Test Kit (at-home)
At-home hair sample test identifying 600+ food and environmental sensitivities.
$89
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Why this eligibility status?
Allergy and intolerance testing kits may qualify as diagnostic expenses under IRS Publication 502. Check with your plan administrator.
The full list of qualified medical expenses is defined in IRS Publication 502, updated annually. The CARES Act of 2020 expanded eligibility to include all OTC medicines and menstrual care products.
How to use HSA/FSA for this product
- Purchase 5Strands Food Intolerance Test Kit (at-home) directly with your HSA or FSA debit card — no pre-approval needed.
- Alternatively, pay out of pocket and submit the receipt for reimbursement through your plan's portal or app.
- Keep your receipt. If your card is declined (auto-substantiation failure), you can manually submit the receipt.
- Save receipts for 7 years in case of an IRS audit.
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Frequently asked
Sources & last update
- IRS Publication 502 — Medical and Dental Expenses
- FSA Store Eligibility List
- CARES Act of 2020 — OTC Drug Expansion
Last updated: May 2026