1. An automated reticulocyte test confirms a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia. The test included a direct measure of reticulocyte hemoglobin content. What are the procedure & diagnosis codes for the service?

2. In preparation for a transfusion, the lab thawed three units of fresh frozen plasma. How should you report these services?

3. Owens, who has come with a nail infection in both finger & toe. Physician has decided to perform a culture test to identify the organism responsible for the infection. Two separate Cultures were performed for mycoplasma with samples taken from finger & toe. Code for the lab test performed ?

4. A test using immunofluorescent technique identifies an Influenza B virus infection. What is the correct CPT code to report the service?

5. Ausburn, presents with burning urination and frequency. The physician performs a UA dipstick, which shows elevated WBC. He orders a urine culture with identification for each isolate to determine which antibiotic to give to the patient for the infection. What are the appropriate lab codes?

6. A forensic necropsy is performed on a patient who died from a gunshot wound .Provide the CPT code for this service?

7. Cytopathology slides prepared from a cervical specimen were manually scored using the Bethesda System. Lab personnel performed the scoring under physician supervision. The results were positive. The same physician also prepared a written interpretation. How should you report these services?

8. What code should you report for cytopathology, slides, cervical or vaginal; manual screening under physician supervision?