General Information

You are taking an important step in your professional career, and it is critical to understand the process to become credentialed by the ASCP BOC. Learning about the application and examination processes, and staying connected, are essential to your success. Requirements and fees as stated are subject to change without notice.

Find Information

To quickly navigate the ASCP BOC website, click on the large purple “Board of Certification” tab at the top of the page. You will have access to a menu of all website content.

For complete information about the application and examination processes, see information on this page, or click the links below:

• Get Ready to Apply
• Gather & Submit Documentation
• Before the Exam
• Exam Day
• After the Exam

For complete information about a specific category of credential, including eligibility requirements, documentation forms, content outline, and reading list, click on the purple buttons above, or the links below:

• U.S. (ASCP) Certifications
• International (ASCPi) Certifications
• Qualifications
• State Licensure

Use the booklets below as an overview, and to find links to the appropriate information on the website:

• U.S. (ASCP) Procedures for Examination & Credentialing (Certification & Qualification)
• International (ASCPⁱ) Procedures for Examination and Certification

Determine Your Eligibility

The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) offers many certifications, and each one has its own set of eligibility requirements. It is your responsibility to determine if your education, training and/or experience meet current eligibility requirements. Make sure to apply for the appropriate category and eligibility route; once an application is submitted to the BOC, the category and route cannot be changed.

For each certification category, you will find a choice of routes. You are required to choose a route of eligibility depending on the education, training and experience you have completed. Be sure you meet the eligibility requirements as stated and are able to provide the appropriate documentation before submitting your application and application fee.

Education received from a NAACLS, CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program. After five years, eligibility will be based on clinical laboratory experience (except Cytologist and Pathologists’ Assistant).

You may take the examination five times under one eligibility route, provided that you continue to meet the current eligibility requirements. After five unsuccessful attempts under one route of eligibility, you must meet the current requirements for eligibility for that particular examination category under an alternate route of eligibility.

The Examination Eligibility Assistant will help you determine the appropriate certification and route before submitting an application.

• Start by selecting an ASCP certification
• Answer a series of Yes/No questions about your education, training, and/or experience
• View your results

Use the Eligibility Assistant

The ASCP BOC does not consult with a candidate, review documentation, or determine a candidate’s eligibility prior to application. Eligibility is determined only after a candidate’s application, fee, and all required documentation has been received and all items have been reviewed by an evaluator. Application fees cover the administrative costs of processing applications, including the review of all documentation; application fees are not refundable.

Comparison of ASCP and ASCPⁱ (International) Certification

ASCPⁱ is the ASCP Board of Certification’s (BOC’s) credential for applicants educated outside of the U.S.

As more and more ASCPⁱ certified individuals enter the U.S. and global workforce it is essential for governments, laboratories, hiring managers, international certificants, U.S. certificants, and others to understand the similarities and differences between ASCP and ASCPⁱ.

All ASCPⁱ applicants take the same examination as their U.S. counterparts for all the international examinations. But there are some important differences. For example, CT(ASCPⁱ), SCT(ASCPⁱ) and CTgyn(ASCPⁱ) certification cannot be used to practice in the U.S. Also, ASCPⁱ certificants receive their education from outside of the U.S.

While every country has differing requirements for employment as a laboratory professional, ASCP BOC recommends anyone that is interested in using an ASCPⁱ credential for immigration purposes to any country be certain they are aware of government requirements. For individuals immigrating or seeking permanent residence in the United States of America, the ASCPⁱ credential does not circumvent state or federal work regulations; though employers and licensure agencies in several states recognize select ASCPⁱ credentials for practice.

In recognition of the foreign educated and trained laboratory professionals who are working in the United States, the ASCP Board of Certification now offers a formal process for International MLS(ASCPⁱ) certificants to transition their credential to MLS(ASCP) through a new U.S. certification route. Based on previous successful completion of the MLS examination, these MLS(ASCPⁱ) certificants will not be required to retake the MLS examination. However, in order to transition, they must have five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in all required areas in the U.S., Canada, or an accredited laboratory within the last ten years. This transition does not circumvent federal work regulations and state licensure regulations and individuals seeking employment in the U.S. will still need to meet all the U.S. immigration visa requirements.

In all states, most laboratories choose to hire only certified individuals to ensure their employees are competent. The U.S. also has several states which require licensure or certification to practice. These states have their own rules and guidelines. You must contact the licensure agency in each state for information about these requirements.

Cytologists (previously Cytotechnologists) Employment in the U.S.: According to U.S. law (CLIA ’88-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988), all individuals practicing cytology in the United States must have completed a Cytology / Cytotechnology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Thus, a cytologist with the CT(ASCPⁱ), CTgyn(ASCPⁱ), or SCT(ASCPⁱ) certifications are not qualified to practice in the United States per CLIA ’88 legislation.

Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPⁱ), is the Spanish version of the MLS examination. However, individuals that have earned CLM(ASCPⁱ) credential are not eligible to transition their ASCPⁱ credential to ASCP, nor are they eligible for licensure in the U.S.

Gather Documentation

In order to apply for a BOC examination, an applicant must verify that they meet the specific academic, training, and/or experience eligibility requirements based on the category and route of application.

• Completed documentation form(s) and Letter(s) of Authenticity must be uploaded as PDF documents within the online application. Documentation forms and Letters of Authenticity sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed.
• All signatures must be original, handwritten signatures; electronic signatures are not acceptable.
• Applications may be started and “saved for later” for up to 30 days.

If verification of education is required, the educational institution(s) or acceptable foreign evaluation agency from which transcripts will be sent must be indicated on the online application.

• When entering educational information, you will be asked to indicate from which institution(s) a transcript will be sent.

Please note that the first application for a specific category cannot be completed without uploading appropriate documentation. Retake applications will allow for the uploading of new documents, but not require them. See the information below for complete information.

• Academic transcript
• Graduation certificate
• Acceptable foreign transcript evaluation
• Experience documentation form with Letter of Authenticity
• Training documentation form with Letter of Authenticity

All documentation submitted must:

• Be uploaded within the online application as PDF documents; pictures are not acceptable.
• Be no larger than 10 MB.
• Contain original, handwritten signatures; electronic signatures are not acceptable.
• Contain the name of the applicant as it appears on their examination application / ASCP customer record.
  
  Documentation forms and Letters of Authenticity sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed.
  
  All documentation submitted with an application becomes the property of the ASCP BOC.

Applicants that have completed education from an approved program should select their country of education below to determine necessary documentation needed to establish their eligibility.

• Chile
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Guyana
• Hong Kong
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates

An applicant who wishes to request modifications in the examination environment because of a disability must notify the ASCP Board of Certification office in writing before submitting an application. All candidates must provide appropriate documentation of their condition and how it is expected to affect their ability to take the test under standard conditions. A letter of diagnosis from an appropriate professional specifying the needed modification and other supporting documentation must be included. Documentation must be original (no copies) and emailed in a PDF format.

Test accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis. Consequently, no single type of test accommodation (e.g. extra time) would necessarily be appropriate for all individuals with disabilities. Simply demonstrating that an individual meets diagnostic criteria for a particular disorder does not mean that the person is automatically entitled to test accommodations.

The ASCP Board of Certification will work directly with the applicant and proctors at the test centers to make modifications in the testing environment which make it possible for an individual with a disability to take an examination under conditions which will accurately reflect the individual’s aptitude or achievement level. Such modifications may include providing auxiliary aids and services to an applicant with a disability. Documentation must be original (no copies) and emailed in PDF format. Email request and documentation to: testaccommodations@ascp.org

Note: Once a candidate has received their Admission Notification, requests for testing modifications will not be accepted.

Documentation Forms & Letters of Authenticity

• Completed documentation form(s) and Letter(s) of Authenticity must be uploaded as PDF documents within the online application. Documentation forms and Letters of Authenticity sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed.
• All signatures must be original, handwritten signatures; electronic signatures are not acceptable.
• Applications may be started and “saved for later” for up to 30 days.

If verification of education is required, the educational institution(s) or acceptable foreign evaluation agency from which transcripts will be sent must be indicated on the online application.

• When entering educational information, you will be asked to indicate from which institution(s) a transcript will be sent.

Please note that the first application for a specific category cannot be completed without uploading appropriate documentation. Retake applications will allow for the uploading of new documents, but not require them. See the information below for complete information.

Documentation forms and Letters of Authenticity sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed.

Submission of Transcripts or Transcript Evaluations

If required, academic transcripts or transcript evaluations for all ASCPⁱ categories should be sent to ascpinternational@ascp.org

All documents are processed by the ASCP BOC office in the order received.

All documentation submitted with an application, including transcript evaluations and documentation forms, are subject to audit to verify authenticity.

Gather Documentation

In order to apply for a BOC examination, an applicant must verify that they meet the specific eligibility requirements for academic, training, and/or experience, based on the category and route of application.

The first application for a specific category and route cannot be completed without uploading appropriate documentation. Retake applications will allow for the uploading of new documents, but not require them.

If verification of training or experience is required for a certification, download the appropriate documentation forms. Qualification documentation forms may be found under the appropriate category here.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from the educational institution to the ASCP BOC. See sections titled “Official Transcript Requirements” and “Submitting Official Transcripts” for complete information.

For step by step instructions on how to apply online, go to “Apply for Credential.”

Documentation is required to verify that an applicant meets the education, training, and/or experience requirements for the category and route of application. For detailed information about the types of documentation listed below, see the appropriate section on the right-hand side of this page.

• Official transcript(s) verifying the stated academic requirement or higher (for education within the U.S. or Canada):
  • high school graduation or equivalent or
  • college/university credits and/or
  • college/university degree conferred
• An acceptable foreign transcript evaluation (required for education outside of the U.S. or Canada)
• Experience documentation form with Letter of Authenticity
• Notarized or official certificate of military training
• Training documentation form with Letter of Authenticity

Please note: Documentation forms and Letters of Authenticity sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed.

All documentation submitted with an application becomes the property of the ASCP BOC.

Requested modifications to the examination environment due to a documented disability must be reviewed and approved before an application is submitted. This requirement is in place so that the applicant knows whether they will be receiving the requested accommodations before paying their application fee. In addition, managing the logistics to schedule an exam date at a test center that meets the applicant’s needs may require additional time. As application fees are not refundable, requests for testing modifications will not be accepted once a candidate has submitted a paid application.

Required Documentation

Test accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis. Consequently, no single type of test accommodation (e.g., extra time) would necessarily be appropriate for all individuals with disabilities. Simply demonstrating that an individual meets diagnostic criterion for a particular disorder does not mean that the person is automatically entitled to test accommodations.

All candidates must provide acceptable documentation of their condition and how it is expected to affect their ability to take the test under standard conditions. A letter of diagnosis, signed and dated from an appropriate professional specifying the needed modification, and other supporting documentation, must be included. Original documents (no copies) must be scanned and sent in PDF format. All information and documentation regarding a candidate’s testing accommodation will be kept confidential.

A written request, including appropriate documentation, must be sent to testaccommodations@ascp.org.

Approved Accommodations

If approved, ASCP Board of Certification staff will notify the applicant and Pearson Vue to make modifications in the testing environment which make it possible for an individual with a disability to take an examination under conditions which will accurately reflect the individual’s aptitude or achievement level. Such modifications may include providing auxiliary aids and services to an applicant with a disability.

All documentation submitted with an application, including transcripts and documentation forms, is subject to audit to verify authenticity.

Military Certifications

Provided they are in good standing, active military personnel enrolled in military laboratory specialist courses and in NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited/approved training programs can sit for the appropriate ASCP BOC certification examination within the last three weeks of Phase II training.

• Cytologist (CT)
• Histotechnician (HT)
• Histotechnologist (HTL)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB)

If required for your route of application, one of the following must be uploaded as a PDF document in the training section of the online application:

• Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS or AFSC code or 68K)
• Official certificate verifying completion of training
• Official copy of your DD214 form, SRB or ERB

Please note that the first application for a specific category cannot be completed without uploading appropriate documentation. Retake applications will allow for the uploading of new documents, but not require them.

Submit Application

For step by step instructions on how to apply online, go to “Apply for Credential.”

The ASCP BOC will not grant extensions or refund application fees due to non-receipt of BOC email notifications, being found ineligible, personal/family-related responsibilities, lack of study, failure to make an appointment or appear for a scheduled examination.

Applicants must verify that they meet the current eligibility requirements to be made eligible to sit for an examination. All eligibility requirements, and necessary documentation, are available on the ASCP BOC website. Applicants must be able to verify that they meet the academic, training, and/or experience requirements for the category and route for which they have applied.

Applicants should only apply when they are ready to sit for the examination. Students completing an accredited program should not apply more than six weeks before successful program completion.

Application fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing applications, including the review of documentation. If you cancel, do not appear, miss your scheduled appointment, or are determined ineligible, you must submit a full application fee and reapply for examination.

Eligibility is determined after a paid application is submitted. The ASCP BOC does not consult with a candidate, review documentation, or determine a candidate’s eligibility prior to application. Eligibility is determined only after a candidate’s application, fee, and all required documentation has been received and all items have been reviewed by an evaluator.

Eligibility periods will not be extended. The eligibility period is currently 120 days. Once an application has been reviewed and made eligible, the applicant receives an Admission Notification indicating their eligibility period. Applicants must take their examination within the eligibility period. Failure to complete the exam within this time frame will require a new application and application fee.

Applicants are responsible for making and keeping their scheduled examination appointment. If an applicant cancels without rescheduling, or misses their exam appointment, a new application must be submitted. To verify your appointment, contact Pearson VUE.

Applicants are responsible for keeping their email address current with the ASCP BOC. An email address is verified when submitting an application; all communication and notifications are sent via email. As necessary, an applicant must update their email address in their ASCP record.

An applicant may sit for an examination up to five times under one eligibility route, provided that they meet the current eligibility requirements. After five unsuccessful attempts under one route of eligibility, they must meet the current requirements under an alternate eligibility route.

Certification, if granted, may be revoked at any time for inappropriate or unethical behavior. For complete information, click here.

For information about the ASCP BOC Appeals Policy, click here.

All applications are processed in the order received. An application is not officially submitted until payment has been fully processed. To determine your eligibility for examination, all required documentation must be submitted and reviewed by ASCP BOC staff.

• Log in to your account at any time to view the status of your application.
• Upon review of submitted documentation, you will be notified to log in to your account to view the status of your application.
• Allow an average of 4 weeks after submission to receive a status update regarding your application.
• Missing or deficient documentation must be submitted as soon as possible. If documents are not received by ASCP BOC staff within 8 weeks of the initial application date, your application may be deleted.

Do not submit duplicate documents, including transcripts, as it delays the processing of all applications. ASCP Customer Relations will not be able to provide information regarding the status of submitted documents, including transcripts.

Graduates of accredited programs may sit for the examination one time before an official transcript has been received and processed by ASCP BOC staff. Go to www.ascp.org/boc/us-documentation and choose “Verify Academic Education from a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES Accredited Program” for complete information.

All electronic transcripts must be manually downloaded and connected to an application before processing and review can begin. ASCP BOC staff receive a high volume of transcripts daily, particularly during the months of March – August.

• Once received by the ASCP BOC, electronic transcripts will be downloaded within 2 weeks.
• From September – February, allow up to 6 weeks after a transcript has been downloaded for processing.
• From March – August, allow up to 8 weeks after a transcript has been downloaded for processing.

Only send transcripts that are necessary to verify the academic requirements have been met. If needed, multiple transcripts may be submitted to verify all academic requirements. Do not submit duplicate transcripts as it delays the processing of all applications.

The timelines above only apply to transcripts that were submitted correctly. For complete information, see “Submitting Transcripts” and “Was My Transcript Submitted Correctly?” on the right-hand side of this page.

ASCP Customer Relations will not be able to provide information regarding the status of submitted transcripts.

All information regarding the status of your application (from submission to examination results) is available by logging into your ASCP account. (Go to “Apply for Credential” for instructions.) Any time there has been a change in the status of your application, an email notification is sent with instructions to log in to your account.

Please note that you may log in to your account at any time to view the current status of your application. The ASCP BOC will not grant extensions or reinstate deleted applications due to the non-receipt of BOC application status email notifications.

Important Note: Application fees cover the administrative costs of processing applications, including the review of all documentation; application fees are not refundable.

Application Statuses

Received – Your application and fee have been successfully submitted. Your application, along with any uploaded documents, are in queue to be processed by ASCP BOC staff.

Deficient – Your application and submitted documents have been reviewed by ASCP BOC staff. There are specific eligibility requirements that the provided documentation have not verified; these deficiencies must be resolved.

Specific information about what additional information is needed, along with instructions for resolving these deficiencies, is available after logging in (see above).

Eligible – Your application and submitted documents have been reviewed by ASCP BOC staff. They have verified that you meet the requirements for you to sit for the examination.

Your Admission Notification, containing instructions on scheduling an appointment to take the examination within the eligibility period assigned, is available after logging in (see above).

Graduates of accredited programs may sit for the examination one time before an official transcript has been received and processed by ASCP BOC staff. Go to www.ascp.org/boc/us-documentation and choose “Verify Academic Education from a CAAHEP, or ABHES Accredited Program” for complete information.

Ineligible – Your application and submitted documents have been reviewed by ASCP BOC staff. Identified deficiencies were not resolved within 12 weeks of the initial application. Your application has been deleted and you must re-apply. If you wish to appeal the decision regarding your ineligibility, please follow the appeals process under Eligibility to Sit for an Examination.

Transcripts

• Only send transcripts that are necessary to verify the academic requirements have been met. If needed, multiple transcripts may be submitted to verify that all academic requirements have been met.
• Only submit official transcripts; do not submit transcripts before coursework has been completed or a degree has been conferred (if necessary). Unofficial or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted and impede the processing of appropriate documentation.
• Submit official transcripts after submitting a completed application.
• Make sure that your first and last names on your official transcript matches the name on your online application. If you have already submitted a transcript with a different last name, see “Missing Transcripts” for instructions.

Credential Holders: Don’t Order Verification of your Credential Too Soon!

• An email notification to view your score report will be sent within four business days of completing your examination. You are not credentialed until your passing score report has been made available to you, which includes your valid three-year credential cycle dates. If you place an order for verification of your credential before you have received access to this score report, a result will not be returned because you are not yet certified.
• Verification fees will not be refunded, nor will they be transferred to another order, if you order verification before you are credentialed.

Scheduling Your Examination

When you receive your email notification to login to view your Admission Notification, you may schedule your examination appointment at a Pearson VUE Testing Center, the testing provider for all ASCP BOC certification examinations.

• Login to your ASCP account to view your Admission Notification.
• Verify all information for accuracy.
• Schedule an appointment within your eligibility period; use the contact information provided for Pearson VUE in the Admission Notification.

All scheduling, cancelling, and re-scheduling of examination appointments is between the examinee and Pearson VUE.

Appointments may be made up to one business day in advance. After you successfully schedule your appointment, Pearson VUE will send confirmation that includes your test date and time, and the address, phone number, and directions to the test center.

It is strongly recommended that you contact Pearson VUE as early as possible to make your appointment for the best opportunity to test at your preferred time and location. You must take your examination within the eligibility period found in your Admission Notification. Failure to complete the exam within this time frame will require you to reapply.

Applicants are solely responsible for making and keeping their scheduled examination appointment. If you cancel without rescheduling or miss your exam appointment, you must reapply for examination. To verify your appointment, contact Pearson VUE. Application fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

The ASCP BOC will not grant extensions or refund application fees due to non-receipt of BOC email notifications, personal/family-related responsibilities, lack of study, failure to make an appointment or appear for a scheduled examination.

Schedule an Exam Date

It is the candidate’s responsibility to review the latest health and safety requirements at Pearson VUE test centers before appearing for their scheduled exam.

Student Resources and Study Guides

The BOC provides a range of tools to support your efforts for achieving certification.

Content Guidelines & Reading Lists

All specific content for an exam category can be found under U.S. Certifications and International Certifications, sorted by individual category. This includes:

• Examination Content Guidelines which include an outline of topics covered on each exam.
• Reading Lists of suggested materials for each exam.
• All required documentation forms.
• Complete information about the application process.

#BOCStudyGuide Question of the Week on Social Media

The #BOCStudyGuide Question of the Week can help you prepare for the MLS and MLT exams! These practice questions from the BOC Study Guides test your knowledge on various exam topics and can aid you in identifying which concepts you’re struggling with so you can focus your studies more effectively. Watch the ASCP BOC Facebook page to see when a new question is available!

Exam Video Interviews

Are you curious about the examination process? Would you like to have a better understanding of what it takes to prepare and sit for an examination? Well now is your chance to hear directly from ASCP BOC credential holders about their exam experience. Click on any of the following links to learn more:

ADVANCED EXAM VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Advanced Interviews – Highlight Video
(DLM) Patty Eschliman, MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CMDLM^CM
(SBB) Danielle Mullins, MLS(ASCP)^CMSBB^CM
(SBB) Karen Milks, MLS(ASCP)^CMSBB^CM
(SM) Laksana Sierra, MS, MLS(ASCP)SM^CM
(SMB) Hana Fukuto, PhD, SMB(ASCP)^CM

TECHNOLOGIST/SCIENTIST VIDEO INTERVIEWS

(CLM) Mercedes Cedeño, CLM(ASCPⁱ)

QUALIFICATION EXAM VIDEO INTERVIEWS

(QBRS) Lisa M. Turner, BS, HT(ASCP)^CM,QIHC^CM,QBRS^CM
(QIHC) HM1 Neisha V. Wright, HT(ASCP)^CM,QIHC^CM

Exam Administration

The ASCP Board of Certification uses computer adaptive testing (CAT) for the majority of its certification exams, and a fixed-form exam for selected certification exams. CAT provides a more robust method to measure the true ability of test takers. When a test taker answers a question correctly, the next exam question has a slightly higher level of difficulty. The difficulty level of the questions presented to the test taker continues to increase until a question is answered incorrectly. Then, a slightly easier question is presented. In this way, the exam is tailored to the individual’s ability level and ensures that each question has a 50% chance of being answered correctly.

All exam questions are multiple-choice with one best answer. In CAT, test takers cannot skip a question because the CAT algorithm measures the individual’s ability level each time a question is answered. Since each exam adjusts to meet the test taker’s knowledge level, every exam is unique.

Each question in the test bank is calibrated for level of difficulty and is classified by content area. The content area aligns with the exam specific content outline. The test taker must answer enough questions correctly to achieve a score at or above the pass point in order to successfully pass the exam. There is no set number of questions one must answer to pass, nor is there a set percentage one must achieve to pass. If at the end of the exam the test taker’s score is at or above the pass point, then he or she passes the exam.

Exam Durations

• Most examinations are scheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes and have 100 questions.
• The PBT examination is scheduled for 2 hours and has 80 questions.
• The MLT examination for California state licensure ONLY is scheduled for 2 hours and has 80 questions.
• The DMLI examination is scheduled for 4 hours and has 150 questions.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to review the latest health and safety requirements at Pearson VUE test centers before appearing for their scheduled exam as requirements may change quickly.

Arrive 30 Minutes Before Your Scheduled Exam Time

• You must report to the testing center 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
  • If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to test. You would then need to reapply, including a full application fee.
• Upon check-in, Pearson VUE will collect your signature, photo, and palm vein image.
  • You must provide a valid ID, with photo and signature, upon check in. See below for full details.
• You will be given a checklist of rules to read and sign.
• Another palm vein image will be taken before you are seated in the exam room and if you leave the room during your exam. Biometric technology (palm vein imaging) ensures that each candidate will only have a single record in the Pearson VUE system and safeguards the integrity of every ASCP exam.

Identification with Matching Name

If your name (first and last) on your application does not match your valid ID, you must submit a name change request before scheduling your examination. For complete information on submitting a name change, see General Information.

A valid (not expired) ID with your photograph and signature must be presented in order to test. See below for acceptable forms of ID.

Your valid ID must:

• not be expired.
• contain both your photograph and signature.
• have your first and last name match your first and last name registered at the Pearson VUE Testing Center. This is the first and last name under which you applied for the examination.

If you appear at the Pearson VUE Testing Center without an approved ID, or that does not match your name registered with Pearson, you will not be permitted to take the examination. You will then be required to reapply with a full application fee for another examination period.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

In order to be acceptable, your ID must have both your photograph and signature.

• Driver’s License
• Identification Card (national/state/province identity card)
• International Travel Passport
• Alien Registration Card (Permanent resident card)

Email Notification of Exam Score Report

While you will view your preliminary examination result (pass/fail) on the computer screen at the end of the examination, this is a preliminary result and score reports are not available to be printed at the Pearson VUE test center.

You are not certified until your passing score report is made available to you; this score report includes your certification number and valid three-year credential cycle dates.

Ensure that your email address is current by logging into your ASCP account. A notification to view your passing examination score report will be emailed to you within four business days after completing your exam, provided all official transcripts verifying the required coursework or appropriate degree have been received and processed by the ASCP BOC.

Manage Your ASCP Account

Requesting Verification of Certification for Submission to a Third Party

Until you can access your passing score report, your certification will not be available for verification. See www.ascp.org/boc/verification-timing for complete information.

A Third-Party Verification Request link is available on your passing score report with instructions for requesting verification of certification for a third party, such as a state licensing board or an employer. There is a $20 service fee associated with each verification of certification order.

Verification of Credentials

Email Notification of Exam Score Report

While you will view your preliminary examination result (pass/fail) on the computer screen at the end of the examination, this is a preliminary result and score reports are not available to be printed at the Pearson VUE test center.

Ensure that your email address is current by logging into your ASCP account. A notification to view your examination score report will be emailed to you within four business days after completing your exam.

Manage Your ASCP Account

Re-Examination

If you are unsuccessful in passing your exam, information on re-testing will be included with your score report.

• Do not submit a new application, including application fee, to retake the exam until after receiving email notification to login to view your score report.
• Once your application to retake the exam is processed, your new eligibility period will begin 30 days after the most recent failed exam attempt.
  • This is to ensure that applicants review their examination score report to focus their studies on the areas which need improvement.

Note: Applicants from NAACLS/CAAHEP/ABHES accredited programs, and international certification applicants from select programs, can schedule one examination date before an official transcript has been received and processed. Applicants who do not appear or fail the examination and wish to reapply will not be able to schedule another examination date until the ASCP BOC has verified that academic requirements have been met.

If you were unsuccessful in passing the examination, your scaled scores on each of the subtests will be indicated on your score report. These subtest scores cannot be calculated to obtain your total score. These scores are provided as a means of demonstrating your areas of strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the minimum pass score.

Reapplying for Examination

If you are unsuccessful in passing an examination:

• You can take an examination five times under one eligibility route.
• After five unsuccessful attempts under one route:
  • You must meet the requirements under an alternate route.
  • If you do not meet the alternate requirements, you will no longer be eligible to apply for that particular exam.
• Each time you apply to take the exam, you must pay the full application fee.
• Documentation does not need to be re-submitted unless requested.
• Your laboratory experience must be within the required time limit from the date of application.
• Your new eligibility period will begin 30 days after the most recent failed exam attempt.

If you cancel, do not appear, miss your scheduled appointment, or are determined ineligible, you must submit a full application fee and reapply for examination.

Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Valid MLT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.
  
  
• AND two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience*** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have two full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience. In addition, this will count as completion of one semester of organic or biochemistry.

As of January 1, 2023, MLS Route 3, requiring valid CLA(ASCP) certification, has been discontinued.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.
  
  
• AND five years of full time acceptable clinical** experience*** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience. In addition, this will count as completion of one semester of organic or biochemistry.

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university,
• AND five years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

It will not be required for MLS(ASCPⁱ) certificants to retake the certification exam.

If a course by course transcript evaluation from an acceptable evaluation agency was submitted with your original MLS(ASCPⁱ) application you do not need to re-submit it unless specifically requested by the ASCP BOC office.

Once transitioned from MLS(ASCPⁱ) to MLS(ASCP) there will not be an option to revert back to MLS(ASCPⁱ). Previous MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification will not be able to be used to meet the eligibility requirements for additional certifications. Moving forward, your MLS(ASCP) certification will be used to meet the eligibility requirements for additional U.S. certifications.

This transition does not circumvent federal work and state licensure regulations and individuals seeking employment in the U.S. will still need to meet all the U.S. immigration visa requirements.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course***** within the last ten years,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.
  
  
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have one full year of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

*****Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB,  or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

As of January 1, 2023, MLT Route 2, requiring valid CLA(ASCP) certification, has been discontinued.

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology,
• AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course*** within the last ten years.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB,  or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the the online application.

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical**** experience***** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have three full years of experience in each area.

**Accredited Colleges and University

****Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

*****Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience.

Eligibility Routes for Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including proof of high school graduation or equivalent. For complete information, see Verification of Education for PBT, MLA and QDP applicants and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited PBT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of an acceptable two-part formal structured phlebotomy program within the last five years. This two-part program, to be arranged by the program director, must consist of:
  • 40 clock hours of classroom training, including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen collection (including venipuncture and skin punctures), specimen processing and handling, and laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.),
  • and 100 clock hours of clinical* training and orientation in an acceptable laboratory with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided venipunctures.
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND completion of one year of full time acceptable clinical* experience as a phlebotomy technician in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures.
  
  Full time experience is considered thirty-five hours per week.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of RN, LPN or other acceptable accredited allied health professional/occupational education which includes phlebotomy training and orientation in an acceptable laboratory* with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures within the last five years.
  
  Applicants must submit a copy of their current state/provincial license for RN or LPN or copy of a certificate of completion from the accredited allied health program they completed.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) certification.

• Valid DPT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided non-donor blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures in an acceptable laboratory* within the last five years.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a phlebotomy program approved by the California Department of Public Health within the last five years.

Eligibility Routes for Histotechnician, HT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited HT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

• 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years OR completion of a two-part structured histology program of at least nine months that includes both classroom (didactic) training and a minimum of 480 hours of acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree,
• AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military histotechnician training course*** within the last ten years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB,  or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Histotechnician examination, you must have experience within the last five years in ALL of the following areas:

• Tissue Identification
• Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
• Reagents
• Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
• Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts

• Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
• Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
• Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor

• Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
• Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
• Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
• Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat

• Selection of appropriate control material
• Reagent preparation
• Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
• Mounting and coverslipping procedures
• Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
• Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)

• Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Application of laboratory safety protocols

Eligibility Routes for Histotechnician, HT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited HT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

• 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years OR completion of a two-part structured histology program of at least nine months that includes both classroom (didactic) training and a minimum of 480 hours of acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree,
• AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military histotechnician training course*** within the last ten years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB, or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Histotechnician examination, you must have experience within the last five years in ALL of the following areas:

• Tissue Identification
• Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
• Reagents
• Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
• Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts

• Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
• Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
• Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor

• Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
• Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
• Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
• Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat

• Selection of appropriate control material
• Reagent preparation
• Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
• Mounting and coverslipping procedures
• Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
• Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)

• Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Application of laboratory safety protocols

Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

As of January 1, 2023, MLT Route 2, requiring valid CLA(ASCP) certification, has been discontinued.

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology,
• AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course*** within the last ten years.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB, or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the the online application.

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical**** experience***** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have three full years of experience in each area.

**Accredited Colleges and University

****Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

*****Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience.

Eligibility Routes for Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including proof of high school graduation or equivalent. For complete information, see Verification of Education for PBT, MLA and QDP applicants and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited PBT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of an acceptable two-part formal structured phlebotomy program within the last five years. This two-part program, to be arranged by the program director, must consist of:
  • 40 clock hours of classroom training, including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen collection (including venipuncture and skin punctures), specimen processing and handling, and laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.),
  • and 100 clock hours of clinical* training and orientation in an acceptable laboratory with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided venipunctures.
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND completion of one year of full time acceptable clinical* experience as a phlebotomy technician in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures.
  
  Full time experience is considered thirty-five hours per week.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of RN, LPN or other acceptable accredited allied health professional/occupational education which includes phlebotomy training and orientation in an acceptable laboratory* with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures within the last five years.
  
  Applicants must submit a copy of their current state/provincial license for RN or LPN or copy of a certificate of completion from the accredited allied health program they completed.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) certification.

• Valid DPT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided non-donor blood collections including venipunctures and skin punctures in an acceptable laboratory* within the last five years.

*Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a phlebotomy program approved by the California Department of Public Health within the last five years.

Eligibility Routes for the Medical Laboratory Assistant, MLA(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including proof of high school graduation or equivalent. For complete information, see Verification of Education for PBT, MLA and QDP applicants and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course* within the last ten years.

*Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB, or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience as a laboratory assistant in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Associate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)*** college/university OR 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited (regionally or nationally)*** college/university, with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in biology,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience as a laboratory assistant in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Valid PBT(ASCP) certification,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience as a laboratory assistant in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• High school graduation or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of an acceptable two-part formal structured medical laboratory assistant (MLA) program within the last five years which consists of classroom training and clinical laboratory training,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience as a laboratory assistant in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.
  
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Medical Laboratory Assistant examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the timeframe required in all of the following areas:

• Specimen Preparation and Processing
• Support for Clinical Testing
• Laboratory Operations

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a structured program in blood banking under the auspices of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The structured program in blood banking must be equivalent to the curriculum for blood banking in the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
  
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical**experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in medical laboratory science, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a program accredited by NAACLS as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Technologist in Blood Banking examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last five years in all of the following procedures:

Serologic and/or Molecular Testing

• ABO grouping and Rh typing
• Antibody detection and identification
• Crossmatching
• Direct antiglobulin tests
• Tests for other blood group antigens

Routine Problem Solving

• Transfusion adverse reactions
• Immune hemolytic anemias
• Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)*
• Rh immune globulin studies*
• Indications for transfusion

Quality Control/Assurance

• Reagents, equipment

Laboratory Operations

Donor Collection, Processing, and Testing*

• Donor selection, preparation, and collection
• Processing and donor testing
• Component preparation for storage and administration

*Competency for the tasks indicated by the asterisks may be demonstrated through performance, observation, or simulation.

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a structured program in chemistry under the auspices of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The structured program in chemistry must be equivalent to the curriculum for chemistry in the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
  
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in medical laboratory science, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a program accredited by NAACLS as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Technologist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last five years in 8 of the 15 procedures listed:

• Blood gases
• Carbohydrates
• Electrolytes
• Electrophoresis
• Enzymes
• Heme compounds
• Hormones/vitamins
• Immunochemistry
• Lipids/lipoproteins
• Non-protein nitrogen compounds
• Point-of-care
• Proteins
• Quality management
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited cytogenetics education program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited CG program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory within the last three years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray).

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in genetics or molecular biology,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory within the last three years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray).

Eligibility Route for Cytologist, CT(ASCP)

The ASCP BOC remains a partner to Cytology Programs, cytologists, and the patients they serve. As the scope of practice and the professional landscape for cytologists evolve, we aim to provide you with valuable resources.

Here are some key updates for your awareness:

• While CAAHEP accredited Cytology Programs are transitioning from baccalaureate to master’s level programs, a graduate of either of these program types is eligible to apply for the CT(ASCP) examination under Route 1 for up to five years after program completion.
• Graduates of master’s degree CAAHEP accredited Cytology Programs may choose to apply for the CT(ASCP) exam under Route 1, and/or the SCT(ASCP) exam under Route 3.
• Both the CT(ASCP) and SCT(ASCP) examinations will continue to be offered for the foreseeable future.

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of the following route:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited Cytology or Cytotechnology program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a CAAHEP accredited Cytology or Cytotechnology program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a structured program in hematology under the auspices of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The structured program in hematology must be equivalent to the curriculum for hematology in the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
  
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in biology, chemistry or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical**experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in medical laboratory science, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a program accredited by NAACLS as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Technologist in Hematology examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience within the last five years in ALL of the following procedures:

• Blood smear, evaluation and differential
• Complete blood count
• Quality control: performance and evaluation
• Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer)

Experience is also required within the last five years in 2 of the 3 procedures listed:

• Instrument maintenance / troubleshooting
• Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell count, reticulocyte)
• Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays, hypercoagulability)

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a structured program in microbiology under the auspices of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The structured program in microbiology must be equivalent to the curriculum for microbiology in the Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
  
  Applicants should not apply until after successful completion of the structured program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in microbiology or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in medical laboratory science OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a program accredited by NAACLS as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

To fulfill the experience requirements for the Technologist in Microbiology examination, you must have experience, within the last five years, in 3 of 6 of the following areas:

• Bacteriology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Mycobacteriology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Virology

Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited MLS program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Valid MLT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.
  
  
• AND two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience*** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have two full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience. In addition, this will count as completion of one semester of organic or biochemistry.

As of January 1, 2023, MLS Route 3, requiring valid CLA(ASCP) certification, has been discontinued.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.
  
  
• AND five years of full time acceptable clinical** experience*** in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience. In addition, this will count as completion of one semester of organic or biochemistry.

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university,
• AND five years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

It will not be required for MLS(ASCPⁱ) certificants to retake the certification exam.

If a course by course transcript evaluation from an acceptable evaluation agency was submitted with your original MLS(ASCPⁱ) application you do not need to re-submit it unless specifically requested by the ASCP BOC office.

Once transitioned from MLS(ASCPⁱ) to MLS(ASCP) there will not be an option to revert back to MLS(ASCPⁱ). Previous MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification will not be able to be used to meet the eligibility requirements for additional certifications. Moving forward, your MLS(ASCP) certification will be used to meet the eligibility requirements for additional U.S. certifications.

This transition does not circumvent federal work and state licensure regulations and individuals seeking employment in the U.S. will still need to meet all the U.S. immigration visa requirements.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course***** within the last ten years,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
  
  Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework.


• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and urinalysis/body fluids in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have one full year of experience in each area.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

*****Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB,  or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

Eligibility Routes for Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid ASCP technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited diagnostic molecular science program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited diagnostic molecular science program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** within the last five years, OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology*** laboratory within the last five years, OR six months of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Technologist in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory experience within the timeframe required in at least one of the following areas:

• Genetics/Genomics (e.g., genotyping, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, genome-wide analysis)
• Oncology (e.g., hematologic lymphoid neoplasms/neoplasia, solid tumor gene markers)
• Infectious Disease (e.g., molecular microbiology/virology, molecular epidemiology)
• Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity)
• Clinical laboratory test interpretation and reporting (e.g., genetics/genomics, oncology, histocompatibility, infectious disease, or molecular identity testing)

Eligibility Routes for Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited HT/HTL program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years OR completion of a two-part structured histology program of at least nine months that includes both classroom (didactic) training and a minimum of 480 hours of acceptable clinical**experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid HT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND six months of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR six months of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military histotechnician training course*** within the last ten years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Official documentation of your military code (NEC, MOS, AFSC code or 68K), official certificate verifying completion of training, or an official copy of your DD214 form, SRB or ERB must be uploaded in PDF format as part of completing the online application.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Histotechnologist examination, you must have experience within the last five years in ALL of the following areas:

• Tissue Identification
• Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
• Reagents
• Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
• Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts

• Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
• Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
• Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor

• Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
• Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
• Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
• Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat

• Selection of appropriate control material
• Reagent preparation
• Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
• Mounting and coverslipping procedures
• Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
• Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)
• Immunohistochemistry

• Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Application of laboratory safety protocols

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university including biology and chemistry courses,
• AND successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited Specialist in Blood Bank Technology program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a CAAHEP accredited SBB program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of post-doctoral fellowship*** in clinical** blood banking in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years OR two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A copy of the certificate of completion of the post-doctoral fellowship is required.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical blood banking at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical blood banking at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or BB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable research experience in blood banking in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist in Blood Banking examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience, within the time frame required, in all of the following procedures:

Serologic Testing

• ABO grouping and Rh typing
• Antibody detection and identification
• Crossmatching
• Direct antiglobulin tests
• Tests for other blood group antigens

Molecular Testing*

Routine Problem Solving

• Transfusion adverse reactions
• Immune hemolytic anemias
• Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
• Rh immune globulin evaluation
• Indications for transfusion

Quality Control/Assurance

• Reagents, equipment
• Component quality control
• Regulatory compliance

Laboratory Operations*

Donor Collection, Processing, and Testing*

• Donor selection, preparation, and collection
• Processing and donor testing
• Component preparation for storage and administration

*Proficiency for the tasks indicated by the asterisks may be demonstrated through performance, observation, or simulation.

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or C(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of post-doctoral fellowship*** in clinical** chemistry in the U.S. or Canada OR two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A copy of the certificate of completion of the post-doctoral fellowship is required.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or C(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable research experience in chemistry in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or C(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical chemistry at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or C(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical chemistry at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or in an acceptable laboratory** within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist in Chemistry examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience, within the time frame required, in 8 of the 15 procedures listed:

• Blood gases
• Carbohydrates
• Chromatography
• Electrolytes
• Electrophoresis
• Enzymes
• Heme compounds
• Hormones/vitamins
• Immunochemistry
• Lipids/lipoproteins
• Non-protein nitrogen compounds
• Point-of-care
• Proteins
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology

Laboratory or teaching experience is also required in 2 of the 6 areas listed:

• Selection of laboratory equipment
• Quality control program management
• Regulatory compliance
• Supervisory experience
• Test development/validation
• Method verification

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Cytology, SCT(ASCP)

The ASCP BOC remains a partner to Cytology Programs, cytologists, and the patients they serve. As the scope of practice and the professional landscape for cytologists evolve, we aim to provide you with valuable resources.

Here are some key updates for your awareness:

• While CAAHEP accredited Cytology Programs are transitioning from baccalaureate to master’s level programs, a graduate of either of these program types is eligible to apply for the CT(ASCP) examination under Route 1 for up to five years after program completion.
• Graduates of master’s degree CAAHEP accredited Cytology Programs may choose to apply for the CT(ASCP) exam under Route 1, and/or the SCT(ASCP) exam under Route 3.
• Both the CT(ASCP) and SCT(ASCP) examinations will continue to be offered for the foreseeable future.

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid CT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in cytology in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be obtained following CT(ASCP) certification.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid CT(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in cytology at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be obtained following CT(ASCP) certification.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a master’s level CAAHEP accredited Cytology or Cytotechnology program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a CAAHEP accredited CT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or H(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of post-doctoral fellowship*** in clinical** hematology in the U.S. or Canada OR two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A copy of the certificate of completion of the post-doctoral fellowship is required.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or H(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable research experience in hematology in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or H(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical hematology at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or H(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical hematology at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist in Hematology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience within the time frame required in ALL of the following procedures:

• Blood smear, evaluation and differential
• Complete blood count
• Instrument maintenance / troubleshooting (laboratory)
• Instrument methodology / troubleshooting (teaching)
• Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell count, reticulocyte)
• Quality control: performance and evaluation
• Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer)
• Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays)

Experience in performing, supervising or teaching 5 of the 12 procedures listed is also required:

• Advanced coagulation (e.g., inhibitor assays, hypercoagulability)
• Body Fluid evaluation
• Bone marrow prep or evaluation
• Budgeting/inventory control/purchasing
• Cytochemical stains
• Education and training
• Flow cytometry
• Hemoglobinopathy evaluation
• Method evaluation
• Personnel management
• Platelet function studies
• QA/QI

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of post-doctoral fellowship*** in clinical** microbiology in the U.S. or Canada OR two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A copy of the certificate of completion of the post-doctoral fellowship is required.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an acceptable laboratory** within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable research experience in microbiology in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical microbiology at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical microbiology at an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last five years. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist in Microbiology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience, within the time frame required, in 4 of 6 of the following areas:

• Bacteriology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Mycobacteriology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Virology

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university with a major in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field, OR a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology, chemistry, and/or physics, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND four years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR four years of full time acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory in the U.S. or Canada. These four years of experience must be within the last eight years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A flow cytometry laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in flow cytometry including sample processing, data acquisition, data analysis, quality assurance/control, instrument operation, and laboratory operations/management.

• Valid ASCP technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR three years of full time acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory in the U.S. or Canada. These three years of experience must be within the last six years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A flow cytometry laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in flow cytometry including sample processing, data acquisition, data analysis, quality assurance/control, instrument operation, and laboratory operations/management.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR three years of full time acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory in the U.S. or Canada. These three years of experience must be within the last six years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A flow cytometry laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in flow cytometry including sample processing, data acquisition, data analysis, quality assurance/control, instrument operation, and laboratory operations/management.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR two years of full time acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory in the U.S. or Canada. These two years of experience must be within the last four years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A flow cytometry laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in flow cytometry including sample processing, data acquisition, data analysis, quality assurance/control, instrument operation, and laboratory operations/management.

To fulfill the experience requirements for the Specialist in Cytometry, you must have experience in flow cytometry applications, cytometric analysis, and quality assurance as described below.

Flow Cytometry Applications
Experience is required in at least one of the following:

• Immunophenotyping (e.g., CD4, leukemia/lymphoma, transplant)
• Cell sorting
• Cell cycle / DNA ploidy testing
• Cell death (e.g., apoptosis, necrosis)
• Red blood cell analysis (e.g., PNH, fetal hemoglobin)
• Progenitor/stem cells
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Small particle analysis
• Functional assays
• Non-mammalian cell assays
• Imaging flow cytometry
• Rare event analysis

Cytometric Analysis
Experience is required in at least three of the following:

• Specimen processing
• Instrument set-up
• Specimen analysis
• Data management
• Interpretation of results

Quality Assurance
Experience is required in at least three of the following:

• Specimen collection, processing, storage
• Reagent selection, preparation, and quality control
• Assay selection, validation, documentation
• Instrument operation, maintenance, and quality control
• Proficiency testing
• Laboratory safety practices

Eligibility Routes for Specialist in Molecular Biology, SMB(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology*** laboratory OR three years of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last six years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

• Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR three years of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last six years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of post-doctoral fellowship**** in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada OR two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR two years of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

****A copy of the certificate of completion of the post-doctoral fellowship is required.

• Valid MB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical molecular biology at a regionally accredited* college/university or an acceptable laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last six years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of full time acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical molecular biology at a regionally accredited* college/university or an acceptable laboratory**. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid MB(ASCP) certification,
• AND a Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of full time acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology*** laboratory OR two years of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** in the U.S. or Canada. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree and within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

***A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the Specialist in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience within the timeframe required in at least two of the following areas. Although experience is required in only two of the areas, the exam content will cover all areas listed below, and the applicant is responsible for adequately preparing for all of them. For further information about specific exam content, please refer to the content guideline.

• Genetics/Genomics (e.g., genotyping, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, genome-wide analysis)
• Oncology (e.g., hematologic lymphoid neoplasms/neoplasia, solid tumor gene markers)
• Infectious Disease (e.g., molecular microbiology/virology, molecular epidemiology)
• Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity)
• Clinical laboratory test interpretation and reporting (e.g., genetics/genomics, oncology, histocompatibility, infectious disease, or molecular identity testing)

Experience is also required in at least two of the following procedures. Although experience is required in only two of the areas, the exam content will cover all areas listed below, and the applicant is responsible for adequately preparing for all of them. For further information about specific exam content, please refer to the content guideline.

• Test development/validation
• Procurement of laboratory equipment
• Quality management
• Regulatory compliance
• Supervisory experience
• Education/training

Eligibility Routes for Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• MBA, MHA, or other management related master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid ASCP technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND two years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Valid ASCP technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND four years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last eight years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Doctorate from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in medicine, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field,
• AND four years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last eight years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university in a management or business related field,
• AND four years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last eight years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND five years of full time acceptable experience in clinical** laboratory supervision or management in an acceptable laboratory within the last ten years.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

**Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189.

If you own your own business, you must submit incorporation papers or other form of ownership documentation.

To fulfill the experience requirements for the Diplomate in Laboratory Management examination, you must have experience, within the time frame required, in 25 of the 37 areas listed below.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Budgets (e.g., preparation, management)
• Capital equipment acquisition (e.g., return on investment (ROI), net present value, depreciation)
• Cost analysis (e.g., new tests, setting charges)
• Materials management (e.g., purchasing and inventory)
• Financial accounting (e.g., general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, financial ratios)
• Utilization management
• Labor resource management (e.g., FTEs, productivity)
• Contract negotiations (e.g., third-party payer, vendor, GPO)
• Cash flow analysis (e.g., balance sheet, income statement)
• Revenue cycle management (e.g., coding, billing, reimbursement)

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Safety and emergency management
• Multidisciplinary activities (e.g. advisory groups, committees, PI projects, laboratory stewardship)
• Informatics and data analytics
• Facilities management (e.g., space allocation, laboratory design, utilities)
• Equipment management
• Verification and validation of methods/tests (e.g., LDTs, EUAs)
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Communication management
• Marketing and outreach

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Recruitment/hiring and separation
• Engagement (e.g., motivation, employee recognition, continuing education)
• Staffing and scheduling
• Performance management (e.g., onboarding, training, behavioral expectations, competency assessments, evaluations, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action)
• Succession planning and staff development
• Organization structure and job descriptions
• Wage and salary administration
• Regulatory compliance (e.g., CLIA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC)
• Conflict resolution

QUALITY MANGEMENT

• Process improvement (e.g., workflow mapping, Six Sigma, Lean)
• Regulatory compliance and licensure (e.g., federal and state)
• Accreditation
• Risk assessment and management
• Auditing
• Quality assurance (e.g., quality planning, quality control)
• Document management
• Nonconforming event, causal analysis, and corrective action and preventative action (CAPA)

Eligibility Route for Pathologists’ Assistants, PA(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of the following route:

• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
• AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program within the last five years.
  
  The education received from a NAACLS accredited PA program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

*Accredited Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Routes for Diplomate in Medical Laboratory Immunology, DMLI(ASCP)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Doctorate* from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university,
• AND successful completion of a CPEP approved program in medical laboratory immunology.

*Doctorate = PhD in immunology, biology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, or equivalent OR DrPH, MD, or DO if special training and experience is approved by the Medical Laboratory Immunology Examination Committee. A foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree which will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

• Doctorate*** from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university,
• AND three years of full time acceptable post-doctoral training, research experience, and/or supervisory experience relevant to medical laboratory immunology in an acceptable laboratory**** within the last six years. All experience must be completed post-doctorate.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Doctorate = PhD in immunology, biology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, or equivalent OR DCLS, DrPH, MD, or DO if special training and experience is approved by the Medical Laboratory Immunology Examination Committee. A foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree which will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation.

****Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189; OR
CAP; OR
ASHI; OR
Other laboratory accreditation approved by the DMLI Examination Committee.

• Doctorate*** from an accredited (regionally or nationally)** college/university,
• AND two years of full time acceptable pre-doctoral supervisory experience relevant to medical laboratory immunology in an acceptable laboratory****,
• AND two years of full time acceptable post-doctoral training, research experience, and/or supervisory experience relevant to medical laboratory immunology in an acceptable laboratory**** within the last five years.

**Accredited Colleges and Universities

***Doctorate = PhD in immunology, biology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, or equivalent OR DCLS, DrPH, MD, or DO if special training and experience is approved by the Medical Laboratory Immunology Examination Committee. A foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree which will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation.

****Acceptable Clinical Laboratory:
CMS CLIA certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
DoD CLIP certificate of registration, compliance, accreditation; OR
JCI accreditation; OR
Accreditation under ISO 15189; OR
CAP; OR
ASHI; OR
Other laboratory accreditation approved by the DMLI Examination Committee.

To fulfill the experience requirement for Diplomate in Medical Laboratory Immunology examination, you must have laboratory experience, within the time frame required, in the following areas:

• Immunologic Techniques - The applicant must have experience in 3 of the 5 areas:
  • Cell function assays
  • Electrophoresis techniques
  • Flow cytometry
  • Immunoassays
  • Molecular techniques

• Immunodiagnosis and Clinical Correlations - The applicant must have experience in 5 of the 7 areas:
  • Allergic diseases
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Histocompatibility/immunogenetic and transplant immunology
  • Immunodeficiency disorders (primary and secondary)
  • Infectious disease
  • Inflammation
  • Tumor immunology/hematologic disorders

• Clinical Laboratory Management and Operations - The applicant must have experience in ALL of these areas:
  • Laboratory administration (e.g., financial, service operations, personnel, quality management, regulatory compliance and lab accreditation, safety programs and practices)
  • Quality control and quality assurance
  • Test development, validation, and implementation

Eligibility Routes for International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**, biological science, or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science training program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have three full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a two-year Medical Laboratory Science program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND a two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Eligibility Routes for International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* technical institution in Medical Laboratory Science** which includes training in blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science training program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have three full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Eligibility Routes for International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a formal phlebotomy program. This program must consist of:
  • classroom training, including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen collection (including venipunctures and skin punctures), specimen processing and handling, and laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.),
  • and clinical** training in an accredited/approved laboratory with a minimum performance of 100 successful, unaided venipunctures.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• High school graduation*,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience as a phlebotomy technician in an accredited/approved laboratory. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a nursing or other acceptable biomedical science program from an accredited/approved* educational institution which includes phlebotomy training with a minimum performance of 100 successful, unaided blood 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 programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) or MLT(ASCPⁱ) certification.

Applicants with training in the United States must apply through the United States PBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid ASCPⁱ technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* diagnostic molecular science program which includes an internship. The academic education or molecular science program must include courses in biology and chemistry.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a two-year Medical Laboratory Science program**. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which can be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical*** experience in a molecular biology laboratory OR one year of acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory****.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

****A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in molecular biology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science**, or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical*** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR six months of acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory****.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

****A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Technologist in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Genetics/Genomics (e.g., genotyping, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, genome-wide analysis)
• Oncology (e.g., hematologic lymphoid neoplasms/neoplasia, solid tumor gene markers)
• Infectious Disease (molecular microbiology/virology, molecular epidemiology)
• Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity, forensic)
• Clinical laboratory test interpretation and reporting (e.g., genetics/genomics, oncology, histocompatibility, infectious disease, or molecular identity testing)

Eligibility Routes for International Histotechnician, HT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school completion or equivalent,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* Histotechnician clinical training program which includes an internship in histotechnology. This histotechnician clinical training program and internship must be completed after high school completion.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory OR one year of acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in a histopathology laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Histotechnician examination, you must have experience in ALL of the following areas:

• Tissue Identification
• Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
• Reagents
• Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
• Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts

• Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
• Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
• Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor

• Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
• Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
• Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
• Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat

• Selection of appropriate control material
• Reagent preparation
• Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
• Mounting and coverslipping procedures
• Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
• Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)

• Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Application of laboratory safety protocols

Eligibility Routes for International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* technical institution in Medical Laboratory Science** which includes training in blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science training program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have three full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Eligibility Routes for International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a formal phlebotomy program. This program must consist of:
  • classroom training, including anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, specimen collection (including venipunctures and skin punctures), specimen processing and handling, and laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control, etc.),
  • and clinical** training in an accredited/approved laboratory with a minimum performance of 100 successful, unaided venipunctures.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• High school graduation*,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience as a phlebotomy technician in an accredited/approved laboratory. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• High school graduation*,
• AND successful completion of a nursing or other acceptable biomedical science program from an accredited/approved* educational institution which includes phlebotomy training with a minimum performance of 100 successful, unaided blood 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 programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) or MLT(ASCPⁱ) certification.

Applicants with training in the United States must apply through the United States PBT(ASCP) eligibility routes.

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a Blood Banking (Immunohematology) clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, medical laboratory science or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program*.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Technologist in Blood Banking examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience in ALL of the following procedures:

Serologic and/or Molecular Testing

• ABO grouping and Rh typing
• Antibody detection and identification
• Crossmatching
• Direct antiglobulin tests
• Tests for other blood group antigens

Routine Problem Solving

• Transfusion adverse reactions
• Immune hemolytic anemias
• Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)*
• Rh immune globulin studies*
• Indications for transfusion

Quality Control/Assurance

• Reagents, equipment

Laboratory Operations

Donor Collection, Processing, and Testing*

• Donor selection, preparation, and collection
• Processing and donor testing
• Component preparation for storage and administration

*Competency for the tasks indicated by the asterisks may be demonstrated through performance, observation, or simulation.

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a chemistry clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program*.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Technologist in Chemistry examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience in 8 of the 15 procedures listed:

• Blood gases
• Carbohydrates
• Electrolytes
• Electrophoresis
• Enzymes
• Heme compounds
• Hormones/vitamins
• Immunochemistry
• Lipids/lipoproteins
• Non-protein nitrogen compounds
• Point-of-care
• Proteins
• Quality management
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology

Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPⁱ)

Para ser elegible para dicha categoría de examen, el candidato deberá cumplir con los requisitos mínimos (para títulos, el título especificado o mayor) de al menos una de las siguientes rutas:

• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico**, ciencia biológica, o química,
• Y haber culminado con éxito un programa de formación* en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico. El programa de formación debe incluir Banco de Sangre (Inmunohematología), Química, Hematología, y Microbiología.

*Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable. Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.

**Títulos/Diplomas en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico incluyen Tecnología Médica, Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico, Ciencia de Laboratorio Clínico y Ciencia de Laboratorio Biomédico.

• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico**,
• Y poseer tres años de experiencia clínica aceptable*** de un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología), química, hematología, y microbiología.

*Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable. Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.

**Títulos/Diplomas en Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico incluyen Tecnología Médica, Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico, Ciencia de Laboratorio Clínico y Ciencia de Laboratorio Biomédico.

***Laboratorio clínico acreditado por JCI, CAP, ISO 15189 o por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuenten con un sistema prevalente de acreditación deben tener laboratorios aprobados por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP.

• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada*,
• Y haber culminado con éxito un programa de Ciencia de Laboratorio Médico de dos años*. El programa de formación debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología), química, hematología, y microbiología.

*Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable. Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.

• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* en cualquier ciencia biológica o química,
• Y poseer cinco años de experiencia clínica aceptable*** en un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología), química, hematología, y microbiología.

*Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable. Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.

***Laboratorio clínico acreditado por JCI, CAP, ISO 15189 o por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuenten con un sistema prevalente de acreditación deben tener laboratorios aprobados por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP.

• Título universitario, de mínimo 4 años de duración, de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada*,
• Y poseer un diploma de dos años de una institución educativa acreditada/aprobada* en ciencia biológica o química,
• Y poseer cinco años de experiencia clínica aceptable*** en un laboratorio acreditado/aprobado. Dicha experiencia debe incluir banco de sangre (inmunohematología), química, hematología, y microbiología.

*Acreditado/aprobado por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuentan con un sistema prevalente de acreditación/aprobación deben tener programas/instituciones educativas aprobadas por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP, o elegibilidad será determinada mediante una evaluación curricular aceptable. Su título extranjero debe ser equivalente a un título de los Estados Unidos.

***Laboratorio clínico acreditado por JCI, CAP, ISO 15189 o por una asociación o Ministerio regulador. Países que no cuenten con un sistema prevalente de acreditación deben tener laboratorios aprobados por una Junta de Asesores Internacional elegida por la Junta de Certificación de la ASCP.

Eligibility Routes for International Cytologist, CT(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* Cytotechnology clinical training program which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory within the last six years.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND CT(IAC) certification.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Valid CTgyn(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND two years of acceptable clinical** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Cytologist examination, you must have laboratory experience in ALL of the procedures listed:

• Gynecological cytology
• Non-gynecological cytology
• Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
• Laboratory operations

Cytologists (previously Cytotechnologists) Employment in the U.S.: According to U.S. law (CLIA ’88-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988), all individuals practicing cytology in the United States must have completed a Cytology / Cytotechnology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Thus, a cytologist with the CT(ASCPⁱ), CTgyn(ASCPⁱ), or SCT(ASCPⁱ) certifications are not qualified to practice in the United States per CLIA ’88 legislation.

Eligibility Routes for International Gynecologic Cytologist, CTgyn(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Two-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* Cytotechnology program in which the program of study incorporates theory and practice in gynecologic cytology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Current employment in the field of cytology,
• AND one year of clinical** experience in gynecologic cytology in an accredited/approved laboratory within the last three years.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• CT(IAC) certification.

Cytologists (previously Cytotechnologists) Employment in the U.S.: According to U.S. law (CLIA ’88-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988), all individuals practicing cytology in the United States must have completed a Cytology / Cytotechnology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Thus, a cytologist with the CT(ASCPⁱ), CTgyn(ASCPⁱ), or SCT(ASCPⁱ) certifications are not qualified to practice in the United States per CLIA ’88 legislation.

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a Hematology clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biology, chemistry, or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical**experience in hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program*.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Technologist in Hematology examination, you must have clinical laboratory experience in ALL of the following procedures:

• Blood smear, evaluation and differential
• Complete blood count
• Quality control: performance and evaluation
• Routine coagulation tests (e.g., PT, APTT, D-dimer)

Experience is also required in 2 of the 3 procedures listed:

• Instrument maintenance / troubleshooting
• Miscellaneous tests (e.g., ESR, sickle screen, manual cell count, reticulocyte)
• Other coagulation tests (e.g., fibrinogen, factor assays, hypercoagulability)

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of a Microbiology clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in microbiology or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science***,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory training program*.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirements for the International Technologist in Microbiology examination, you must have experience in 3 of 6 of the following areas:

• Bacteriology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Mycobacteriology
• Mycology
• Parasitology
• Virology

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid ASCPⁱ technologist/scientist or specialist certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* diagnostic molecular science program which includes an internship. The academic education or molecular science program must include courses in biology and chemistry.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a two-year Medical Laboratory Science program**. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which can be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical*** experience in a molecular biology laboratory OR one year of acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory****.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

****A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in molecular biology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science**, or an appropriately related field,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical*** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR six months of acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory****.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

****A molecular biology laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of molecular methods including, but not limited to, nucleic acid isolation, amplification, detection, sequencing, hybridization techniques, and data analysis.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Technologist in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Genetics/Genomics (e.g., genotyping, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, genome-wide analysis)
• Oncology (e.g., hematologic lymphoid neoplasms/neoplasia, solid tumor gene markers)
• Infectious Disease (molecular microbiology/virology, molecular epidemiology)
• Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity, forensic)
• Clinical laboratory test interpretation and reporting (e.g., genetics/genomics, oncology, histocompatibility, infectious disease, or molecular identity testing)

Eligibility Routes for International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**, biological science, or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Science training program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in Medical Laboratory Science**,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of a two-year Medical Laboratory Science program*. The training program must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND a two-year diploma from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND five years of acceptable clinical*** experience in an accredited/approved laboratory. Experience must include blood banking (immunohematology), chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.
  
  An applicant must have experience in all required areas; however, they do not need to have five full years of experience in each area.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

***Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Eligibility Routes for International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* cytogenetics clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***A cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray).

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in genetics or molecular biology,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***A cytogenetics laboratory is defined as one capable of providing individuals with knowledge and practical experience in clinical cytogenetics such as primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis, and molecular techniques (e.g., fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray).

Eligibility Routes for International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND successful completion of an accredited/approved* Histotechnician or Histotechnologist clinical training program which includes an internship in histotechnology.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• 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 combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory OR one year of acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in a histopathology laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Valid HT(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND six months of acceptable clinical** experience in a histopathology laboratory OR six months of acceptable veterinary, industry, or research experience in a histopathology laboratory.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Histotechnologist examination, you must have experience in ALL of the following areas:

• Tissue Identification
• Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature)
• Reagents
• Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications
• Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts

• Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents
• Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology)
• Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor

• Tissue identification and orientation for embedding
• Operation and maintenance of an embedding center
• Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen)
• Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat

• Selection of appropriate control material
• Reagent preparation
• Operation and maintenance of staining equipment
• Mounting and coverslipping procedures
• Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Routine staining (i.e., H&E)
• Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals)
• Immunohistochemistry

• Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Application of laboratory safety protocols

Eligibility Routes for International Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry,
• AND successful completion of a one-year post baccalaureate Blood Banking (Immunohematology) clinical training program* which includes an internship.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or BB(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or BB(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical blood banking (immunohematology) in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist in Blood Banking examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience in all of the following procedures:

Serologic Testing

• ABO grouping and Rh typing
• Antibody detection and identification
• Crossmatching
• Direct antiglobulin tests
• Tests for other blood group antigens

Molecular Testing*

Routine Problem Solving

• Transfusion adverse reactions
• Immune hemolytic anemias
• Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN)
• Rh immune globulin studies
• Indications for transfusion

Quality Control/Assurance

• Reagents, equipment
• Component quality control
• Regulatory compliance

Laboratory Operations*

Donor Collection, Processing, and Testing*

• Donor selection, preparation, and collection
• Processing and donor testing
• Component preparation for storage and administration

*Proficiency for the tasks indicated by the asterisks may be demonstrated through performance, observation, or simulation.

Eligibility Routes for International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPⁱ)

An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience. For complete information, see the “Documentation” section of the website, and/or the links under “Applicant Resources” on the right hand side of this page.

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements (for degrees, the stated degree or higher) of at least one of the following routes:

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or C(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND two years of acceptable clinical** experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or C(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of acceptable clinical** laboratory experience in chemistry in an accredited/approved laboratory OR one year of acceptable research experience in chemistry. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or C(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
• AND three years of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical chemistry in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

• Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or C(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
• AND a Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science***, or an appropriately related field,
• AND one year of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical chemistry in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

*Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation/approval must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, or eligibility will be determined by an acceptable transcript evaluation. The foreign degree must be equivalent to a U.S. degree.

**Clinical laboratory accredited by JCI, CAP, under ISO 15189 or authorized by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a prevalent system of accreditation must have laboratories approved by an International Advisory Board appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification.

***Degrees/Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Science include Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Biomedical Laboratory Science.

To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist in Chemistry examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience in 8 of the 15 procedures listed:

• Blood gases
• Carbohydrates
• Chromatography
• Electrolytes
• Electrophoresis
• Enzymes
• Heme compounds
• Hormones/vitamins
• Immunochemistry
• Lipids/lipoproteins
• Non-protein nitrogen compounds
• Point-of-care
• Proteins
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology