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ASCP Certification Exam — Flashcards

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The ASCP Certification Exam syllabus (primarily for MLS/MLT) covers seven core laboratory science areas over a 2.5-hour, 100-question, computer-adaptive test.

Key subjects include Blood Banking (15-20%), Chemistry (20-25%), Hematology (20-25%), Microbiology (15-20%), Immunology (5-10%), Urinalysis/Body Fluids (5-10%), and Lab Operations (5-10%). 

Core Subject Breakdown (MLS/MLT):
Hematology (20-25%): Physiology of blood, anemia, coagulation, and cell morphology.
Clinical Chemistry (20-25%): Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and acid-base/blood gases.
Microbiology (15-20%): Bacteriology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology.
Blood Banking (15-20%): Blood group systems, antibody identification, and transfusion medicine.
Immunology (5-10%): Immune response, serologic procedures, and infectious disease.
Urinalysis & Body Fluids (5-10%): Physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis.
Laboratory Operations (5-10%): Quality control, safety, instrumentation, and lab math. 
 

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