Identify the examination you’re applying for and determine your eligibility.

For each certification category, you’ll find a choice of routes that you can take to verify your eligibility for the examination, depending on the education and training you’ve completed. All eligible education and clinical laboratory training must be completed outside the United States, outlying U.S. territories, and Canada. Find out the eligibility requirements for your category:

Technician Certification (HT, MLT, PBT)

International Histotechnician, HT(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $185

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

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

FIXATION

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

PROCESSING

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

EMBEDDING / MICROTOMY

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

STAINING

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)

LABORATORY OPERATIONS

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

International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $185

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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 areas.

**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.

International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $135

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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

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

Technologist/Scientist Certification (BB, C, CG, CT, CTgyn, H, HTL, M, MB, MLS, CLM)

International Technologist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* 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.

ROUTE 3

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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.

International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* 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.

ROUTE 3

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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

International Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 3

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.

***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).

International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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

ROUTE 4

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.

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

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

International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $135

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

CT(IAC) certification.

International Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* 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.

ROUTE 3

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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)

International Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 3

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.

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

FIXATION

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

PROCESSING

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

EMBEDDING / MICROTOMY

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

STAINING

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)

LABORATORY OPERATIONS

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

International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* 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.

ROUTE 3

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological science or chemistry, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a 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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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

International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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****.

ROUTE 5

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****.

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

****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.

Laboratory Experience
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, epidemiology)
Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity, forensic)
Informatics for clinical laboratory test interpretation and reporting (e.g., genetics/genomics, oncology, histocompatibility, infectious disease, or molecular identity testing)

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $210

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPⁱ)

El costo de aplicación: $210

Para ser elegible para dicha categoría de examen, el candidato deberá cumplir con los requisitos de al menos una de las siguientes rutas:

RUTA 1

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.

Ruta 2

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.

Ruta 3

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.

Ruta 4

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.

Ruta 5

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.

RUTA 1

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.

Ruta 2

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.

Ruta 3

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.

Ruta 4

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.

Ruta 5

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.

**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.

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

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $200

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

Científico de Laboratorio Médico Internacional, CLM(ASCPⁱ)

El costo de aplicación: $200

Para ser elegible para dicha categoría de examen, el candidato deberá cumplir con los requisitos de al menos una de las siguientes rutas:

RUTA 1

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.

Ruta 2

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.

Ruta 3

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.

Ruta 4

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.

Ruta 5

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.

RUTA 1

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.

Ruta 2

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.

Ruta 3

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.

Ruta 4

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.

Ruta 5

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.

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

Specialist Certification (SBB, SC, SCYM, SCT, SH, SM, SMB)

International Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

Laboratory or Teaching Experience
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.

International Specialist in Chemistry, SC(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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.

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

Laboratory or Teaching Experience
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

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

International Specialist in Cytometry, SCYM(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field, OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology, chemistry, and/or physics, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree,
AND four years of acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR four years of acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory.

ROUTE 2

Valid technologist/scientist (ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or specialist (ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR three years of acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory.

ROUTE 3

Master’s degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR three years of research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory.

ROUTE 4

Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in biological/life science, physics, engineering, or an appropriately related field,
AND two years of acceptable clinical** experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory OR two years of acceptable research, industry, or veterinary experience in a flow cytometry*** laboratory.

***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.

Laboratory Experience
To fulfill the experience requirements for the International 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

International Specialist in Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

Valid CT(ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in cytology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be obtained following CT(ASCPⁱ) certification.

ROUTE 2

Valid CT(ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical cytology in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be obtained following CT(ASCPⁱ) 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.

International Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or H(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 2

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 hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 3

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 hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 4

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or H(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 hematology in an accredited/approved laboratory OR one year of acceptable research experience in hematology. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 5

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or H(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 hematology in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 6

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or H(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 hematology 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.

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

Laboratory or Teaching Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist in Hematology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience 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

International Specialist in Microbiology, SM(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or M(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 2

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 microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 3

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 microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 4

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or M(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** experience in microbiology in an accredited/approved laboratory OR one year of acceptable research experience in microbiology. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 5

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or M(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 microbiology in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 6

Valid MLS(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) or M(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 microbiology 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.

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

Laboratory or Teaching Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist in Microbiology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience in 4 of 6 of the following areas:

Bacteriology
Molecular Microbiology
Mycobacteriology
Mycology
Parasitology
Virology

International Specialist in Molecular Biology, SMB(ASCPⁱ)

Application Fee: $260

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the requirements of at least one of the following routes:

ROUTE 1

Valid MB(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a baccalaureate degree from an accredited/approved* educational institution,
AND three years of acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR three years of veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory***. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 2

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 three years of acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR three years of acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory***. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 3

Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in molecular biology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science****, or an appropriately related field,
AND two years of acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR two years of acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory***. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 4

Valid MB(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 molecular biology in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 5

Valid MB(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a Doctorate from an accredited/approved* educational institution in molecular biology, chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, medical laboratory science****, or an appropriately related field,
AND one year of acceptable experience as an academic educator in clinical molecular biology in an accredited/approved* educational institution or an accredited/approved laboratory**. This year of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 6

Valid MB(ASCP or ASCPⁱ) certification,
AND a 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 two years of acceptable clinical** experience in a molecular biology laboratory*** OR two years of acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a molecular biology laboratory***. These two years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

***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.

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

Laboratory or Teaching Experience
To fulfill the experience requirement for the International Specialist in Molecular Biology examination, you must have laboratory or teaching experience in at least two 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)
Histocompatibility (DNA-based)
Infectious Disease (e.g., molecular microbiology/virology, epidemiology)
Molecular Identity Testing (e.g., engraftment, paternity, forensic)
Informatics for 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:

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCYM

Beginning October 1, 2017, the ASCP BOC, in conjunction with the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) and the International Clinical Cytometry Society (ICCS), will be offering a Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) certification. Please see the U.S. SCYM(ASCP) and International SCYM(ASCPⁱ) eligibility requirements and SCYM FAQs for complete information. For those currently credentialed as QCYM or CCy, please see additional FAQ’s.

International Pricing Policy

Applicants who both (a) obtained medical laboratory education in, AND (b) currently reside in select nations will receive discounted pricing of $95 for all international certification examination categories: International Pricing Policy.

Note: Requirements and fees stated are subject to change without notice