Which of the following types of tests may be performed in a physician's office laboratory if the POL has been granted a Certificate of Waiver?
A) Bacteriology and immunology
B) Cytology and histopathology
C) Chemistry and hematology
D) Mycology and immunohematology
E) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and urinalysis

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Tests that can be performed in a physician's office laboratory (POL) with a Certificate of Waiver are generally simple, pose minimal risk of an incorrect result, and include procedures like the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and urinalysis. These tests are considered waived tests under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Which of the Following Types of Tests May Be Performed