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

For each certification category, you'll find a choice of routes that you must meet to establish your eligibility for the examination. You are required to choose a route of eligibility depending on the education and training you've 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. Application fees are non-refundable. (Remember: You can only apply for one category within a three-month period.) Find out the eligibility requirements for your category:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have a 3 year time limited certification as a Technician, Technologist or Specialist and you do not complete the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) to maintain your certification, your ASCP certification will no longer be valid. You will be ineligible to apply for a certification examination under a route which requires certification. Your certification must be current

Technician Certification (PBT, HT, MLT, DPT, MLA)

Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $145.00

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 or equivalent,
AND successful completion of a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program within the last five years.

The education received from a NAACLS approved 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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

ROUTE 6

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.

ROUTE 7

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.

*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.

Histotechnician, HT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $225.00

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

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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

**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.

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

Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $225.00

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

ROUTE 1

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.

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

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

*CLA(ASCP) certification was discontinued in 1982.
Only applicants previously certified CLA(ASCP) may apply under Route 2.

**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.

Donor Phlebotomy Technician, DPT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $135.00

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

The last certification examination for DPT(ASCP) was administered December 30, 2021. Individuals certified as DPT(ASCP) will retain their certification and continue to participate in the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).

Effective January 1, 2022, a Qualification in Donor Phlebotomy (QDP) is available. See www.ascp.org/boc/qdp,/a> for complete information.

Medical Laboratory Assistant, MLA(ASCP)

Application Fee: $145.00

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 or equivalent,
AND successful completion of a NAACLS approved Clinical Assistant (CA) program within the last five years.

The education received from a NAACLS approved Clinical Assistant (CA) program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

ROUTE 2

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

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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.

*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.

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

Blood Banking, BB(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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.

Chemistry, C(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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

Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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 (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.

ROUTE 2

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,
ND one year of full time acceptable clinical** experience in an acceptable cytogenetics*** laboratory within the last three years.

ROUTE 3

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

Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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 (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
AND successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited 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

Hematology, H(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

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Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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 (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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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

Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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 (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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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

Microbiology, M(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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

Clinical Laboratory Experience
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

Molecular Biology, MB(ASCP)

Application Fee: $250.00

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

ROUTE 1

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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

***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.

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

Blood Banking, SBB(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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 (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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3:

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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 a regionally accredited* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 6

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 a regionally accredited* college/university or an acceptable laboratory** within the last six years. These three years of experience must be acquired post baccalaureate degree.

ROUTE 7

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

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

Chemistry, SC(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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 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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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

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

Cytometry, SCYM(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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 (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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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

***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 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

Cytotechnology, SCT(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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(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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

Master’s degree from an accredited (regionally or nationally)* college/university,
AND successful completion of a master’s level CAAHEP accredited cytology 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

Hematology, SH(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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 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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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

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

Microbiology, SM(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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 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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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

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

Molecular Biology, SMB(ASCP)

Application Fee: $300.00

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) 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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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.

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

Pathologists Assistant, PA(ASCP)

Application Fee: $540.00

To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the following requirement::

ROUTE 1

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

Diplomate Certification (DLM, DMLI1, DMLI23)

Diplomate in Laboratory Management, DLM

Application Fee: $415.00

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

ROUTE 1

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 4

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.

ROUTE 5

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.

ROUTE 6

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

Diplomate in Medical Immunology, DMLI1

Application Fee: $450.00

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

ROUTE 1

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.

Diplomate in Medical Immunology, DMLI23

Application Fee: $575.00

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

ROUTE 2

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.

ROUTE 3

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.

ROUTE 2

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.

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

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