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International
Procedures for
Examination
& Certification
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The ASCP Board of Certification is an
administratively independent certification agency
that prepares relevant standards and develops
procedures that will assure the competence of
non-physician medical laboratory personnel.
The Board of Certification does not discriminate among applicants as to age, gender,
race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Table of Contents
ASCPi International Certification Application Processing
for Laboratory Professionals Review of Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
What is Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Application Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About the ASCP Board of Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Determination of Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance of Credential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ineligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
International Certification Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Study Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Applicants with a Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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International Technologist Certification Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . 5
Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPi). . . 5-6
Taking the Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPi) . . . . . . 6-7
International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi). . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Examination Results
International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . 8
Examination Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Watch for Your Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International Technologist
Request for Verification of Certification Submitted to
in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
a Third Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . 9-10 1
Verification of Examination Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Re-examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
pathology and laboratory medicine society, the ASCP Board of Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
Certification (BOC) now offers a formal process for international • Two representatives from the Association of Genetic
laboratory professionals to earn ASCPi. The ASCPi credential Technologists (AGT)
certifies professional competency among new and practicing • One representative from each of the following six additional
laboratory personnel in an effort to contribute globally to the participating specialty societies:
highest standards of patient safety and carries the weight of
• AABB; American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants;
over 85 years of expertise in clinical laboratory professional
American Society for Microbiology; American Society of
certification. By earning ASCPi certification, you demonstrate to
Cytopathology; Clinical Laboratory Management Association;
your employer and your colleagues that your knowledge and
and National Society for Histotechnology
experience meet the highest standards of your profession.
2 • One public member
• Past Board of Governors Chair
What is Certification?
ASCP BoArd of CerTifiCATion
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Step 5 Take the examination at the Pearson Professional Center $175
of your choice. (Appendix A, page 25) Immediately after
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi) $175
you complete the examination, you will see your
preliminary pass/fail result on the computer screen. International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi) $125
Step 6 Receive email notification to login and view your final
International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi) $200
examination scores.
Step 7 Receive your wall certificate in approximately 6-8 weeks International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi) $200
verifying your certification upon passing the examination.
International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPi) $200
Your certification is valid for a three year period. To
maintain valid certification, completion of the Credential International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi) $200
Maintenance Program (CMP) is required every three
International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPi) $200
3
years. Please visit www.ascp.org/cmp for program
details.
route 3: route 1:
• Minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent in any biological • High school graduation (or equivalent)
science or chemistry from an accredited/approved** • AND completion of a formal phlebotomy program. This
4 educational institution program must consist of: classroom training, including
• AND three years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen
ASCP BoArd of CerTifiCATion
in an accredited/approved laboratory.*** Experience must collection, specimen processing and handling and laboratory
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, operations (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.)
hematology, and microbiology. • AND clinical training in an approved/accredited laboratory*
* Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical with a minimum performance of 50 successful, unaided blood
Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and
Biomedical Laboratory Science. collections, including venipunctures and skin punctures.
** Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have route 2:
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory • High school graduation (or equivalent)
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
determined by transcript evaluation. • AND completion of one year of acceptable work experience
***Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a as a phlebotomy technician in an approved/accredited
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an laboratory.* This experience must include venipunctures and
International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification. skin punctures.
route 3:
HT(ASCPi) International Histotechnician • High school graduation (or equivalent)
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must • AND successful completion of a nursing or other
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes: acceptable/accredited biomedical science education which
includes phlebotomy training with a minimum performance of
route 1: 50 successful, unaided blood collections, including
• Successful completion of an accredited/approved* venipunctures and skin punctures.
Histotechnician clinical training program which includes an
internship in histotechnology. route 4:
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) or MLT(ASCPi) certification. Applicants with
route 2: training in the United States must apply through United States
• Minimum of a two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* PBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.
educational institution, * Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
• AND one year of acceptable experience in a histopathology system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an
(clinical,** veterinary, industry, or research) laboratory in an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
accredited/approved laboratory. **
Examination Eligibility Requirements
inTernATionAl TeChnologiSTS CerTifiCATion
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deberá cumplir con los requisitos de al menos una de las
microbiology. siguientes rutas:
route 2:
ruta 1:
• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science* from an
• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, en Ciencia
accredited/approved** educational institution
de Laboratorio Médico,* ciencia biológica, o química de una
• AND three years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience institución educativa acreditada/aprobada**
in an accredited/approved laboratory.*** Experience must
• Y haber culminado con éxito un programa de formación en
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry,
Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico.** El programa de formación
hematology, and microbiology.
debe incluir Banco de Sangre (Inmunohematología), Química,
route 3: Hematología, y Microbiología.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved** 5
ruta 2:
educational institution
• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, en Ciencia
route 1:
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
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educational institution.
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route 2:
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
in biology and/or chemistry,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
blood banking (immunohematology) in an
accredited/approved laboratory.**
route 3:
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
in biology and/or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a Blood Banking
(Immunohematology) clinical training program* which includes
an internship
route 4:
• Master’s degree or Doctorate in chemistry, biology,
immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, medical
laboratory science or an appropriately related field, from an
accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
blood banking (immunohematology) in an
accredited/approved laboratory.**
route 5: educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science*** from in biology and/or chemistry,
an accredited/approved* educational institution •AND • AND one year of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory.**
program.*
route 3:
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
determined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must be
equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree. educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a in biology and/or chemistry
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent • AND successful completion of a chemistry clinical training
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an
International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification. program* which includes an internship.
*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical route 4:
Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and • Master’s degree or Doctorate in chemistry, or an appropriately
Biomedical Laboratory Science.
related field, from an accredited/approved* educational
institution
Clinical Laboratory Experience
• AND six months of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
To fulfill the experience requirement for the International chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory.**
Technologist in Blood Banking examination, you must have clinical
route 5:
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laboratory experience in ALL of the following procedures:
• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science*** from
• Serologic and/or Molecular Testing an accredited/approved* educational institution
• ABO and Rh Typing • AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training
• Antibody detection and identification program.*
• Crossmatching * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
• Direct antiglobulin tests Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
• Tests for other blood group antigens
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
• Routine Problem Solving determined by transcript evaluation.
• Transfusion reactions ** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
• Immune hemolytic anemias
• Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an 7
International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
• Rh immune globulin studies
route 1: • Lipids/Lipoproteins
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification • Non-protein nitrogen
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* compounds
educational institution.
route 2:
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• AND three years of acceptable laboratory experience
CG(ASCPi) International Technologist immediately prior to application in an accredited/approved
in Cytogenetics laboratory,**
• AND successful completion of the national examination in
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
countries where a national registry for Cytotechnology exists.
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
route 3:
route 1: • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
educational institution,
• AND CT(IAC) certification.
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved*
route 4:
Cytotechnology clinical training program which includes an
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
internship.
educational institution,
route 2:
• AND CTgyn(ASCPi) certification,
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a • AND two years of acceptable laboratory experience in an
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* accredited/approved laboratory.**
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
in biology and/or chemistry, programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
• AND one year of acceptable work experience in an
determined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must be
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To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must • AND successful completion of the national examination in
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes: countries where a national registry for Cytotechnology exists.
route 3:
route 1:
• CT(IAC) certification.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
educational institution, Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
Cytotechnology clinical training program which includes an determined by transcript evaluation.
internship. ** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
route 2: governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
educational institution,
route 4:
H(ASCPi) International Technologist • Master’s degree or Doctorate in biology, chemistry, or an
in Hematology appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*
educational institution,
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
• AND six months of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.**
route 1: route 5:
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification, • Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science*** from
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* an accredited/approved* educational institution,
educational institution. • AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training
route 2: program.*
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
educational institution with a major in biological science or
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree from an Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
accredited/approved* educational institution with a minimum determined by transcript evaluation.
of 30 semester hours in biology and/or chemistry, ** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
• AND one year of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an
hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.** International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
*** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include Medical
route 3:
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Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* Biomedical Laboratory Science.
educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* Clinical Laboratory Experience
educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
in biology and/or chemistry, To fulfill the experience requirement for the International
Technologist in Hematology examination, you must have clinical
• AND successful completion of a Hematology clinical training
laboratory experience in ALL of the following procedures:
program* which includes an internship.
• Blood smear, evaluation and differential
• Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer) • AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution.
Experience is also required in 2 of the 3 procedures listed:
route 2:
• Instrument maintenance/troubleshooting • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell count, educational institution in biological science or chemistry, or a
reticulocyte) baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
• Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays, educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
hypercoaguability) in biology and/or chemistry,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical laboratory experience in
of the following areas: *** Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences include Medical
Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and
• Fixation Biomedical Laboratory Science.
• Embedding/Microtomy
• Processing Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Staining
To fulfill the experience requirements for the International
• Laboratory Operations
Technologist in Microbiology examination, you must have
experience in 3 of 6 of the following areas:
M(ASCPi) International Technologist • Bacteriology
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educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a minimum two-year Medical
Laboratory Science program.** The training program must
include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry,
hematology, and microbiology.
route 4:
• Baccalaureate degree in any biological science or chemistry
from an accredited/approved* educational institution, or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a minimum of 30 semester hours
in biology and/or chemistry,
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• AND a Doctorate in chemistry, biology, immunology, • Proteins
microbiology, medical laboratory science,*** or an • Therapeutic drug monitoring
appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved* • Toxicology
educational institution,
Laboratory or teaching experience is also required in 2 of the 5
• AND one year of acceptable laboratory experience in areas listed:
chemistry (clinical or research) in an accredited/approved
• Procurement of laboratory equipment
laboratory.**
• Quality management
route 5:
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification or C(ASCPi) certification, • Regulatory compliance
• Supervisory experience
• AND a baccalaureate or Master’s degree from an 13
accredited/approved* educational institution, • Test development/Validation
accredited/approved* educational institution, or 60 semester satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
hours of academic credit from an accredited/approved*
educational institution with a minimum of 15 semester hours route 1:
of biology, chemistry, physics, and/or medical science, • CT(ASCPi) certification,
• AND five years of acceptable laboratory experience in • AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
cytometry (clinical,** research, industry, or veterinary) in an educational institution,
accredited/approved laboratory.** • AND three years of acceptable laboratory experience in
* Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. cytology in an accredited/approved laboratory.** These three
Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have years of experience must be obtained following CT(ASCPi)
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
certification.
determined by transcript evaluation. route 2:
** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a • CT(ASCPi) certification,
governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an • AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of educational institution,
Certification.
• AND three years of acceptable experience as an academic
educator in cytology in an accredited/approved* educational
Laboratory Experience
institution. These three years of experience must be obtained
To fulfill the experience requirements for the Specialist in following CT(ASCPi) certification.
Cytometry, you must have experience in flow cytometry * Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry.
applications, cytometric analysis, and quality assurance as Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have
programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory
described below. Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be
Flow Cytometry Applications determined by transcript evaluation. The baccalaureate degree must be
equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree.
Experience is required in at least one of the following:
** Laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a
• Immunophenotyping (e.g., CD4, leukemia/lymphoma, transplant) governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent
• Cell sorting system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an
International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.
SH(ASCPi) International Specialist in
Hematology
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must
satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:
route 1:
• MT/MLS(ASCPi) certification or H(ASCPi) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved*
educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable experience in the clinical
laboratory in hematology in an accredited/approved
laboratory.** These three years of experience must be
acquired post baccalaureate degree.
route 2:
• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, immunology,
microbiology, medical laboratory science,*** or an
appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved*
educational institution,
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• AND three years of acceptable experience in the clinical
laboratory in hematology in an accredited/approved
laboratory.** These three years of experience must be
acquired post baccalaureate degree.
route 3:
• Doctorate in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology,
medical laboratory science,*** or an appropriately related field,
from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND two years of acceptable experience in the clinical
laboratory in hematology in an accredited/approved
laboratory.** These two years of experience must be acquired
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post baccalaureate degree.
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amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data
accredited/approved* educational institution, analysis.
• AND three years of acceptable experience (clinical**, ****Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical
veterinary, industry or research) in a molecular biology Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and
Biomedical Laboratory Science.
laboratory*** in an accredited/approved laboratory.** These
three years of experience must be acquired post
baccalaureate degree.
Laboratory Experience
route 2: To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist
• Master’s degree in molecular biology, chemistry, biology, in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory or
immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science****, or teaching experience within the frame required in one of the
an appropriately related field, from an accredited/approved* following areas:
educational institution, • Genetics/Genomics (e.g., genotyping, genetic disorders, 17
pharmocogenomics)
• AND three years of acceptable experience (clinical**,
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directly for information on obtaining an evaluation verifying U.S.
Documentation Required
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must have programs/educational institutions approved by an
Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or
eligibility will be determined by transcript evaluation.
Payments for Online Applications to receive your wall certificate at the correct address. If current
address is not valid at the time of examination, it will be your
Individuals submitting online applications for international certification responsibility to order and pay for a replacement wall certificate if
examinations may complete the payment process by credit card or necessary.
by mail wtih a check or money order. If you are unable to submit
your application fee online with a credit card, pay by mail instructions name Change: Name change requests must be accompanied by
will be available upon the completion of the online application a photo copy of official documentation (i.e., marriage license or
process. court order). The first name and last name you enter on the
application must match your valid government ID that you present
for Multiple Application fees: at the test center to take the examination.
20 If multiple applications are being sent with one check, contact
During the application process you may send your request along
ascpinternational@ascp.org for mailing instructions.
with documentation of your name change via email to
ASCP BoArd of CerTifiCATion
Application Status
When the status of your examination application changes (i.e., is
determined deficient, ineligible, eligible, etc.) you will receive an
email notification to login to your ASCP account for specific
information/details regarding the status of your application. All
notifications regarding the status of your application (from
submission to examination results) are accessed by logging
into your ASCP account.
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To access your account:
1. Go to www.ascp.org/login
Determination of Eligibility
Upon review of all required documentation, you will be notified of
your eligibility status. If you are determined eligible for examination,
you will receive an email notification to access your admission
notification with instructions for scheduling an appointment to take
the examination within the three-month period following the date
of this notification. All ASCP Board of Certification examinations
are administered by computer at Pearson Professional Centers.
These centers are listed in Appendix A, page 25. You may
schedule an appointment at the test center of your choice.
Ineligibility
If you are not determined eligible for examination, you will receive
an email notification to access your eligibility status online. Your
application will remain on file for three years. Reapplication
information is provided on page 24.
Scheduling Your Appointment Scheduling changes must be made and confirmed by direct contact
with Pearson Registration. Leaving a message on voice mail is not
When you receive your admission notification, verify all information sufficient to reschedule your appointment.
for accuracy.* You may schedule an appointment to take the
examination at your convenience within the chosen three month If you have successfully rescheduled your test date online, you will
period. (Refer to Appendix A, page 25 for a list of Pearson receive a confirmation email from Pearson VUE within 24 hours. If
Professional Centers.) you do not receive an email, you have not successfully rescheduled.
It is strongly recommended that you contact Pearson VUE as early If you call within 24 hours (one full business day) of your appointment,
you will not be permitted to reschedule. If you do not appear at your
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* Note: If you appear at the test center without a valid ID with photo OR the first the examination.
and last names do not match, you will not be permitted to take the
examination and you will be required to reapply with a full fee for another
examination period.
Reapplying for Examination
Rescheduling Appointments If you cancel, do not appear, miss your scheduled appointment
date, or are determined ineligible, you must complete an online
If you wish to reschedule your testing appointment, within the three- application and submit a full application fee to reapply for
month period, you must contact Pearson VUE at least one full examination. You must logon to your existing online account. You
business day (24 hours) prior to the date and time of the test to do not need to resubmit your documentation if you reapply within
reschedule another date within the same three-month period. The the period your eligibility is valid.
Test Cancellation and Change Deadlines for a Scheduled Test are
shown below. You are permitted to take the examination five times under one
examination category and route. If after five unsuccessful
attempts, you must meet the current requirements for eligibility
Test day last Cancel/Change day under an alternate route of that particular examination category. If
(at least 24 hours before time of appointment) you do not meet the requirements under an alternate route of
Monday friday of the preceding week eligibility, you will no longer be eligible to apply for that particular
examination category.
Tuesday Monday of the same week
Wednesday Tuesday of the same week
Thursday Wednesday of the same week
friday Thursday of the same week
Saturday friday of the same week
Examination Administration
Board of Certification Examinations — Note: ID with Embedded Signatures: If the ID presented has no visible
signature or one that is difficult or impossible to read, the ASCP candidate is
Computer Adaptive Testing required to present another form of identification from the primary list which
contains a visible signature.
The ASCP Board of Certification uses computer adaptive testing
You must report to the test center 30 minutes prior to your sched-
(CAT), which is criteria referenced for all certification examinations.
uled time. Upon check-in Pearson VUE will collect your signature,
This means that an examinee’s score on the exam is not influenced
photographic image, and fingerprint/palm vein image. This is a
by the scores of other examinees who take the exam. With CAT,
standard procedure at all Pearson Professional Centers. You will be
when a person answers a question correctly, the next test question
given a checklist of rules to read. Another fingerprint/palm vein
has a slightly higher level of difficulty. The difficulty level of the ques-
image will be taken before you are seated in the examination room
tions presented to the examinee continues to increase until a
and if you leave the room at any time during your examination.
question is answered incorrectly. Then a slightly easier question is
presented. In this way the test is tailored to the individual’s ability
level. Electronic Devices
Each question in the test bank is calibrated for level of difficulty, and Only nonprogrammable calculators may be brought to the test
is assigned a content area that matches with the subtest area of the center. Writing material for calculations will be provided for you by
content outline for a particular examination. The weight (value) given the test center. Cell phones will not be permitted in the examination
to each question is determined by the level of difficulty. Therefore, room.
the examinee must answer enough difficult questions to achieve a
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score above the pass point. To pass the certification examination, Reference Materials
the examinee’s scores must exceed the minimum pass score,
previously established by the examination committee. Do not bring reference books, notes, or other study materials to the
test location. If the test proctor determines that you have engaged in
The examinations (with the exception of the PBT and CTgyn) are inappropriate conduct during the examination (such as giving or
scheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes with 100 questions. The PBT obtaining unauthorized information or aid; looking at
examination is scheduled for 2 hours with 80 questions. The CTgyn notes/reference/ books/study guides), your examination session will
is scheduled for 1 1/2 hours with 50 questions. be terminated and you will be unable to complete your examination.
Your preliminary test results (pass/fail) will appear on the computer You will need to appeal to the Board of Certification. The Board will
screen. An email notification to retrieve your examination scores will review your case and determine the appropriate course of action.
be sent to you within four business days after the examination 23
administration, provided all required documents have been received. Taking the Test
Watch for Your Certificate Certification, if granted, may be revoked at any time and the
applicant may be barred from admission to take future certification
You’ll receive your certificate approximately six (6) to eight (8)
examinations if it is established that the information contained in, or
weeks after your examination date. This certificate is valid for three
supplied in support of, an application for examination is inaccurate in
years. To maintain valid certification, completion of the Credential
any material respect, if the applicant engages in any inappropriate
Maintenance Program (CMP) is required every three years. Please
conduct during the examination (such as giving or obtaining
visit www.ascp.org/cmp for program details.
unauthorized information or aid) or if the applicant misrepresents or
misuses the applicant’s certification status at any time.
Request for Verification of Certification
Submitted to a Third Party Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)
24 A Third Party Verification Request link is available on the online For details and instructions on completing the CMP, please visit
examinee score report providing instruction for requesting www.ascp.org/cmp.
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Re-examination
If you are unsuccessful in passing the examination, information on
re-testing will be enclosed with your examination scores. do noT
submit an application fee to retake the examination until you
receive your examination scores. You may not reapply to retest
within the same three month period.
Appendix A
PeArSon ProfeSSionAl CenTerS
(All sites are subject to change) For the most current listing of test centers, visit www.pearsonvue.com/ascp.
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Belgium Panama Uruguay
Brussels israel Panama Montevideo
Ramat Gan
Bolivia Paraguay Uzbekistan
La Paz italy Asuncion Tashkent
Milan
Brazil Rome Peru Venezuela
Curitiba Lima Caracas
Sao Paulo Jamaica
Kingston Philippines Vietnam
Bulgaria St. James Cebu City Ho Chi Minh
Sofia Manila Virgin islands, U.S.
Japan
Chile Chiyoda-ku Poland St. Thomas
Santiago Osaka-shi Warsaw Yemen
China Jordan Portugal Sanaa
Beijing Amman Porto Zambia 25
Guangzhou Puerto rico Lusaka
Shanghai Kazakhstan
Guaynabo
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ASCP BoArd of CerTifiCATion
General Certification
International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPi)
Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPi)
International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi)
Categorical Certification
International Histotechnician, HT(ASCPi)
International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi)
International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPi)
International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPi)
International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi)
Specialist Certification
International Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPi)
International Specialist in Molecular Biology, SMB(ASCPi)