Welcome! This space is for folks preparing for the ASCP – MLS/MT/CLS exams.
Thank you to the foreign visitors to my page (108 international locations and counting). I took the ASCP exam but the ASCPi is the international equivalent of the same exam. The competencies tested are the same.
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Hemoglobin electrophoresis for the ASCP exam. The last 12 slides are 6 questions (to test your knowledge) and 6 answers (to cement your understanding) for the exam. Take a look and let me know what you think.
How to Solve an Antibody Panel now posted under Blood Bank
Gram Negative Diplococci chart updated
Obligate Anaerobes chart updated
Random Cartoon Questions
wordsology 
thank you for these posts…
you’re welcome!
the micro diagrams are great!! so helpful! im preparing for my second take.
Thanks for all the helpful tips and notes that you have put up in this blog, Sohail. Are you done putting all the High Yield Notes or are there any remaining? How long did it take you to prep for this test? Thanks again for your effort!!
Leena, I’ve put up most of the really important notes now. I studied for 1.5 months, studying seriously for at least 5 hours per day on the last month.
I actually went over the entire content of your blog like 5 times already, I have to take the test in 3 weeks time and even though its MLT State test, I am super stressed out!
Don’t worry! You’ll pass! That’s what I hear people are supposed to say but in actuality worrying is good to an extent b/c it pushes you into high gear. Are you using labce?
No, I am not using Labce. I have bottom line approach by patsy jarreau, BOC 5th edition, polansky and prentice hall.
Hi, If possible & if you have ‘bottom line approach’ soft copy, Could you please send to my email chitrasivakumarmsc@gmail.com. I would greatly appreciate it.
This website is a god sent. It has been super helpful, especially for Microbiology. I am so glad I found it before taking my ASCP exam this friday. Thanks a lot for posting it. You deserve a medal 🙂
Wow – this makes it all worthwhile Danny. Thank YOU for visiting and allowing me to do something both enjoyable and positive. Good luck!
I passed!!! Thanks for all your resources. They were very helpful 🙂
excellent news! congratulations!
Hey thanks a bunch for this! My exam is in 10 days time…havent had a chance to really study the way i should..any advise?
study for the remaining 9 days the way you should – by doing LOTS of questions! Good luck!
I just took my test and passed!! I had a few questions from here. I can give more examples
pls do crystal! bless your heart!! Congrats!!
hi crystal its a holiday!! pls post some questions Thanks!!
I took n passed the exam..your site has been helpful..so thank you. I have a question. I thought when they mail your score…it will show you how you did out of 999…but my score is out of 100..is that how its supposed to be? Thanks once again.
The ASCP MLS exam result that I received had
column 1: MPS (minimum passing score) which should read 400
column 2: Your Score (a number less than 1000)
column 3: Status (pass or fail)
If it’s not, then maybe they’ve changed things in the last month? Try to get in touch with them if you are uncertain. Good luck.
it would still give us the result (pass or fail) after we click the submit?
well as soon as you complete the exam and submit, it says “pass” or “fail”
Thanks for replying! I think they changed it a bit;for me, column 1 had MPS, which is 75 and then Column two is your score…which is out of 100. By the way, you’ve done an amazing job with this site, and it’s been a really great help (esp. your micro notes)..so thanks!
could someone help me? i got my degree since 2 years and plan to sit MLT state license.
i started by ubio (polansky cards) since 1 month and feel like when i change the section, i already forgot the last that i read.it is normal? i am freaking out…….
help me please.some advices.
thanks
I believe it’s common to forget what one memorizes. Are you also doing questions (from Harr or the labce) in conjunction with the Polansky cards? It’s important to do questions in conjunction with the cards. Also try to devote a day to review everything you studied the week before. This way, not enough time passes for you to lose familiarity with what you studied previously. If anyone else has advice for RN, feel free to suggest something..
Hi there! I just finished my ASCPi exam, as in i-just-got-home-from-the-testing-center kind of ‘finished’. The first thing I thought of when i saw the word PASS on the screen was “Thank you wordsology! :D”. Everything in your High Yield Notes section was very helpful! especially the Microbiology charts since I have had difficulties in the past connecting all the organisms. and how to differentiate one from the other. I can add to your Actual Q’s page , if you want.
Great to hear! Please post anything you can recall – i know people will appreciate it immensely. Congratulations FM
Thanks, Sohail! 🙂 Here are the questions I can remember that were just out-of-the-blue and were not in any patterns mentioned in my “PS” below. Hope it helps. God bless!
>For ISE measurements, a ____ membrane is used to selectively bind potassium.
>RIST test detects what?
>Using compensated polarized light, what is positive (blue) for birefringence?
Uric Acid or Calcium pyrophosphate?
>Lab Management questions regarding turn around time and MSDS(?)
>In an exchange transfusion for cases of Rh HDN, whose blood type (mother or baby or father or just Group O negative red cells) do you transfuse?
>Safety precautions you have to take when a lab personnel is electrocuted. What to do when he/she is “stuck” to the electric source itself?
PS- Here are the ‘patterned questions’
(questions that were given in a row referring to the same topic)
-I had ALOT of antibody panels
-Microbiology Enterobacteriaceae identification pictures
(the micro charts on this site were VERY helpful)
-Interpretation of Blood Gas results (NOT “metabolic acidosis/alkalosis”, but what caused it- vomiting, hypokalemia, renal impairment, etc)
Thanks for the great information on your website. I hope that you will continue to develop it for those preparing to take their ASCP exams. I especially found your micro high yeild notes (charts) to be VERY helpful! I took my ASCP exam on Feb 13, 2013 and passed!!
how important was it for you to memorize reference ranges for the exam?
memorizing key reference ranges is absolutely necessary
How much mycology did you actually see on the exam? ive been hearing things like for example, the exam can start you of by bombarding you with multiple mycology questions,
I had one mycology question on my exam. Most likely, you won’t have more than 1 or 2, based on the ASCPs own estimation. On the other hand, a friend of mine did tell me she had 6 or 7. I’d save the mycology studying for the very end if I had time for it.
How much Mycology did you see on the exam
please see the “basic testing skills” page
hey, I know your actual question are on top of the page…………..I was referring to the other people who just took the exam and said they were going to add to the actual question b/c your site help them a lot.. when I take my exam and pass (hopefully)! I will contribute to your actual question not only say so but actual do it b/c I think what you have done here is great.
Well I appreciate that James – good luck on the exam
Hi there. I’m sure it was RIST. I knew RAST detected specific IgE. so i guessed an answer to the RIST question. “detects total IgE” searched it after the exam and turns out it was right
This site is a wonderful resource and you have done an outstanding job at describing how to organize studying. I am a former science teacher at the high school and college and feel you have it spot on (and it aligns with my learning style)! I am waiting on the books and cards that you recommended to arrive in the mail.
I am taking the ASCP technologist in chemistry exam in a few weeks, which is a different exam but I assume many of the questions are similar, I hope. The break down is a bit different than you have decribed with the greatest emphasis on Lab Operations (20%). Gen Chem, Proteins and enzymes; acid-base, blood gases, and electrolytes; Hormones and vitimans (all 15%); and Toxicology and drugs and instrumentation (both at 10%).
Do you (or anyone) have any advise for me?
It looks like you’ve got a good grasp on what’s ahead and I couldn’t really add anything more aside from thank you and good luck!
Thanks for your reply. I’m feeling more confident. I recently got the Harr book and the cards as you recommended along with another book. Unfortunately, because of a busy work schedule and recovering from a surgery, I am only now sitting down now – and my test is in less than two weeks. I am very greatful for your guide as I think this strategy is what I need to survive it. I will update afterwards.
Good luck to you. I wish you a speedy recovery and i’ll be rooting for you.
Hello Wordsology, thank you sooooo much! This is such a great idea for helping people!
I’m international person and graduated from college for many years, so I need to study some basic knowledge for prepareing the test. I don’t have any text books. Do you have any suggestion about youtube videos? If you can give me some links or post some here, it will be very helpful. I really appreciate it.
Thanks Merry. Under “Passing Strategy” i’ve listed the best resources I have come across in terms of textbooks and such. I think that’s your best place to start. When it comes to youtube, search out whichever particular topic you need additional guidance in, as there is no comprehensive resource for everything. Good luck.
Got it. Thank you!
Taking test in a week. Using Harr, LabCE, Bottom Line, and Success. Went through Bottom line twice, Harr once, currently going through Success Chem and Micro. Then plan on doing Micro flow charts up till test time, LabCE here and there, followed by final cram with Bottom line.
Passed. Some of what I got: Antibody least likely to display dosage, Bilirubins in hemolytic anemia, Tumor marker question, calculate RBC count from hemocytomer with given dilution and squares counted, slide with picture of stomatocytes what disease state, diabetes given fasting 128 Glucose tolerance >200, badly stained slide with crenated rbcs what caused, formula given specificity or sensitivity, fluorescence protect yourself from what, slide with blast with auer rods stains most beneficial for diagnosis, slide with RBC agglutination saw twice one time incompatible transfusion other cold agglutinin, RBC H/H given rule of 3 do not correlate lipemia, bile stained “mammillated” (yes BS wording) Ascaris lucky guess, 1+ leukocyte esterase no WBC’s seen why, list of Coag results post surgery indicative of what, an acute hep question (again BS wording) made more difficult than should of been think I got right, unit released brought back within 30 min but “entered” (damnit into what) on floor discard, picture of TSI tube what org. My take I feel like I was tested on reading comprehension more than my ability to not kill someone, would not be surprised if I got exactly 400. I think I changed a couple that I was on the fence on, problem is I think they were right initially. About 4 questions were related in that I had no idea but after seeing the other question I could deduce the answer to the initial question. Had no full Ab panels but some weird mini panels, some discrepancies (not exactly easy), no cardiac enzymes, no thyroids, maybe one blood gas, one or two fungals (probably missed maybe got lucky). Anywho, study hard and you should do fine. Thanks and good luck.
Congratulations John! Great news. Thank you very much for the questions – this is going to help a lot of people.
thank you so much for this, hope i can pass my exam.
I was planning to get licensed through AMT rather than ASCP. Do you know if there’s a difference between the AMT exam and the ASCP exam in order to become a MT?
Unfortunately, I can’t answer this question well – i’m sorry. From what I have heard though, the ASCP licensure appears to be the one that is required by many employers. On the other hand, there are plenty of hospitals where you can work with just state licensure. If AMT can get you state licensure then it might be worth it. I’d go with the one that is more convenient to your situation. If anyone else has any advice for Paul, feel free to comment.
Thank you for the response. I had another question.
Which topic did you begin studying first and is there some sort of order we should go about when studying each topic?
Paul, I found it best to study subjects based on their percentage representation on the exam. See the ‘basic testing skills’ page to see which subjects are most represented. Thanks for the question.
Hi Words, I just came across this site yesterday and just looked through the microbiology section. It is Awesome! I’m so glad to come across your site with just 3 weeks left to my ASCPi MLT exam (13/5/2013). I have also bought the LabCE 1 yr package. I hope your notes and the package will help me pass. Feeling quite worried bcos im working full time as a sonographer, job not being related to medical lab….
Eliz – Just put in an hour or so every day and do some questions and review what you know – i’ll be rooting for you to pass
I did, but I kept having a nagging feeling that it’s not enough. I even put in 6hrs a day in the weekdays.
2 weeks more to the exam.
Hello, which package did you buy? I thought of purchasing one.
i bought the exam stimulator. its the $55 one.
Just took my exam and passed!!! I worked full time and I have two kids, one who is super busy and a preschooler! I studied for an hour a day and on the weekends and my days off I did about 6 hours. The last month, I studied as much as possible. I used the Harr Book, Polansky Card and a Bottom Line Approach.. These charts are helpful! Charts in general are great study tools. Good Luck Everyone!!!
Congratulations KimC!
Hello,
Im a full time employee and a mom of 2 also. What are your study habits? Im trying to figure which ways will work for me. Reading all the subjects or answering questions? Can please share how do you manage to review each subjects?
Thanks
sorry 6hrs on the weekends*
I hate that I just found your page because I dont have alot of time. I am taking the mlt exam for the second time on tuesday I need all the help I can get. Can u help me?
next tuesday?! Do you have a subscription to labce?
Need your help taking ascp mlt exam for the second time on tuesday any last minute advice will help
labce questions – as much as you can manage every day (try to do 100 or more in test mode). The single best way to improve your score in the last week is to do lots and lots of questions in a timed setting. Good luck!
HI WORDSOLOGY, Thank you for sharing all your important notes and giving helpful advices !!! Are the questions on LabCe similar to the actual test? Thanks..
Hey there – the questions on labce test the same KNOWLEDGE as the actual exam. However, the actual exam consists of longer questions (they are more like mini cases). This is helpful because if you know 2 or 3 facts that you learned while doing labce questions, you’ll be able to answer the actual questions just fine.
Hi Words. I’ve passed the ASCP MLT with just using the LabCE questions and your notes!
Thankyou so much! Can’t wait to see my actual score. Will attempt ASCP MT upon getting a degree.
Hi Eliz, Congratulations !!! How was the test like ???
MLT exam:
For me, the 1st 10 questions were easy. after that, it gets really hard until qn 70+. then the remaining questions were easy like the level 2-4 types on LabCE practices.
There were a handfull (about 10) of questions that were very similar or exactly the same as the ones in LabCE practice.
congratulations Eliz! Always good to hear this news!
I would like to have access in your website to help me in my ASCPi exam this coming june, 2013. Thanks
Thanks Wordsolology. Passed today. I’ve used your micro charts, bottom line, Bbguy.org, Harr(4th edition), LabCe and BOC(only MLS q’s).
I owe you a beer:)
Whenever you visit Los Angeles We are going out for a beer:)
lol thanks alot – i’ll take a coke instead but otherwise i’m game
Thanks for the website! I took it today and saw the word pass! I thought I failed for sure and now I keep thinking did I really pass. Do they use the word Fail if you did? LOL I keep wondering if it really said I didn’t pass.
You know what? That happened to me. I saw “Pass” and quickly closed the screen and felt happy. Then two blocks away on 34th street I started wondering…”But where’s the proof? What if there’s a server crash? What if my eyes just played a trick?” Don’t worry – i’m sure you are okay…you’ll have the proof in a few weeks.
I am planning to take The MT (ASCP) and MLT. Do you Have any suggestions and how long should I study and what should I study?
This website is AWESOME. Lots of helpful info, especially the micro charts. Micro was my weak area so I spent the MOST time on that subject. I copied the charts in your high yield section and placed them all around my house. On the refrig, on the bathroom mirror, on the microwave, on the wall , doors, etc… Had the charts up for at least a week and looked at them every time I walked by one.
I also used the Polansky cards and labce.com. Every time I got a question wrong on labce.com I would write the answer on the appropriate flashcard or highlight the answer. The week prior to the test I only looked at the flashcards with my writing or highlights. The day before the test I did not do any studying. This is important because you need your mind rested and ready for critical thinking. Seriously!
Apparently if you pass you do not get a score breakdown of the different subject areas, just the raw score. Took the MLT test April 2013.
Good luck everyone. You can do it.
That’s it – that’s the best and easiest way to do it. Thank you so much Breanne b/c that is a fittingly succinct explanation of a straight forward strategy. . That is the strategy I used: memorize a little, layer, layer, and fill in the holes.
Hi there!
I used your website over the past two months to prepare for the ASCP MLS exam. I took my exam this morning and passed! I just wanted to say thanks to you for putting this site together. It allowed me to organize a study plan that worked.
To those who are preparing to take the exam, study his micro charts! They include everything you need to know to make it through the micro questions on the exam.
Questions I saw on the exam today (July 2013): abnormal PT and APTT results, ANA patterns, RIST vs. RAST, lots and lots of micro biochemical reactions, several antibody panels, abnormal cells on peripheral slides and hematology values, many questions over liver enzymes and bilirubin metabolism, a few over the thalassemias, a couple of parasitology and mycology questions, one question over education objectives, one protein electrophoresis, corrected WBC calculation (nRBC), two dilution calculations
Materials I used to study:
LabCE: I was scoring between 51-55% on computer adaptive setting, 78-80% on the MT 100 question practice exam, and 75-80% on subject tests
Clinical Lab Science Review: A Bottom Line Approach by Patsy Jarreau
Polansky notecards
Wordsology
YouTube videos ( especially over the thalassemias and bilirubin metabolism and associated diseases)
I used this website to organize my study plan. I studied for a little less than two months for a few hours per day. The week before the test, I reviewed the main four subjects and studied several hours per day.
Hope this helps! Good luck. 🙂
an excellent summary – thank you very much “newmt” and congratulations
Took my exam yesterday and passed. My friend found your website about 3 months ago and took your advice on what material to buy for review. We used everything except the success book because it was difficult to stay focused while reading that one. Otherwise, we used it all! Just as you said, at about question #80 it got really straight forward. Thanks for all the charts that you posted. Especially for microbiology. I really only used these and was successful! Thanks again for this website!!!!
congratulations and thanks for the great summary!
hello I will be taking the test in a few months. I passed the national exam yet because I live in Cali I need to sit for the state exam. I will use the labce however is the boc study guide helpful? Don’t want to spend more money. What about quizlet? Thanks.
i’m not sure what quizlet is – I think the BOC might be one of the worst books ever published – please don’t waste your money/time on that!
Hi I took the test today and passed. I have to say it was very hard and like others have mentioned I was pretty sure I had failed around question 50. MY questions certainly didn’t get any easier at the end! There were about 20 I was certain of the answers, kind of straight fact questions. MANY seemed to be the same as John (from March 2013) mentioned above. READ them very very carefully and make sure you know exactly what they are asking. AND some were so vague! I got the one about the unit being “entered” on the floor. Literally the question was ” A unit of blood was issued at 11:15a. After being entered on the floor it was returned at 11:40a. What do you do with the unit?” I am with John-entered into WHAT-the med record? the unit entered?–which now seems like the most logical-but many questions were like that. Minimal information, and what seems to be the correct answer not being there. My favorite (!) was this one: “A med tech sets up QC on new TSI slants using E.coli and P.mirabilis. The results were as follows: E.coli: alkaline slant, acid butt, H2S. P.mirabilis: alkaline slant, acid butt. The answers were: 1. accept QC; 2. Run 2 H2S negative organisms; 3. Run ATCC strain of E. coli, 4. Reincubate. WELL I am a micro tech and first of all most ecoli is not H2S positive, and P. mirablis is H2S positive. And why wouldn’t you have run an ATCC strain in the first place? So the results are screwy to begin with. But out of those choices–What the ????. I picked 2, but who knows!? Looking back I think if you REALLY learn what is on the Polansky cards, and the Clinical Lab Science Review: A Bottom Line Approach by Patsy Jarreau, you will be good. I CANNOT emphasis enough learning bilirubin stuff–urine and blood results for prehepatic, hepatic, post hepatic biliribin and urobilinogen -lots of questions–know the references ranges for total, direct, indirect, conjugated, unconjugated, urine, and blood, know what diseases that elevated values match up to. Maybe because micro is easier for me there seemed to be less of that on there. It seemed like mostly blood banking, chemistry, and hematology. Weird hematology pictures-got the same pictures twice with 2 completely different sets of questions. Know the stains! The only math I had was indices-not just knowing how to calculate them, but using the calculations to diagnose, and a manual RBC count. A few small cell panels. I was really surprised by how minimal and vague some of the questions were. “A known alcoholic comes to the ER. He has cardiac symptoms. His glucose is 180. What test do you run next?” choices; HgBA1C, magnesium, alcohol, glucose tolerance. OMG!! Most of the urine questions were about discrepant dipstick results. A couple mycobacterium questions. I did see the “pass” on the screen but I was so unnerved by the test and shaking, I had to sit in my car for awhile before leaving :-). Learning the facts will help you make good choices-I did alot of questions from the LabCE subscription which helped me some–but this is not straight question memorization like finals in school can be. Reading the explanation and learning that kind of information is much more helpful. I cannot imagine taking this test without spending 3-4 weeks of studying every day. The high yield notes and the advice Sohail gives here are right on target. Thanks so much for this website Sohail-you don’t sugarcoat the test and give alot of good info! Cheers!
wow CG – great review of the exam. I felt like I just took it over again! It really is like this folks. That advice CG mentioned concerning doing questions and understanding the explanations is what works for this exam.
With regards to the “unit being entered on the floor”, that refers to a unit of blood being pierced for transfusion to a patient. Even if they do not use the unit and return it, that unit must be discarded as it is no longer considered a closed system. Microbes from the environment/patient may have entered the unit so it’s no good. The time of return is also significant. If the unit was returned NOT having been entered, it can be accepted back into the blood bank as long as it has been less than 30 minutes (in other words, if a unit of RBCs is left at room temperature for more than 30 minutes, it can no longer be issued to a patient. It must be discarded).
Hi Sohail, great website. You have done a great job posting all these notes to help others pass the ASCP. I came across this website back in June, and I pretty much studied all your high-yield notes. I took the test last week and passed. Your notes helped me a lot. Once again, great job.
thanks and congrats KP
Hi. I am going over questions on labce. Just so I am not confused, do I take the MT or MLT questions? Which one is for medical technologist with BS degree? Thanks!
That IS confusing. The MT (medical technologist) test is for those with a BS degree. The MLT (medical lab technician) test is not.
Thanks.
MT = Medical Technologist (has BS)
MLT = Medical Lab Technician (BS not needed)
I Passed ASCP.Thanks a lot Sohail for all your help. Great website. Thank you again for helping me and others.
Thank you for the comment and for visiting…and CONGRATULATIONS!
I just took the ascp exam and failed for the second time. I am at an absolute lost on how I failed again and what to do next. I found this site after failing it the first time. Decided to do everything suggested here. I studied the polansky review cards, used labce and was scoring 53% in CAT mode, 75%+ on 100 question subject tests, 70%+ on 100 question review mode. I also used Harr’s book to study. I did this all for the last 2 months. I figured I took around 100 tests on labce. I felt very confident going into the test this morning. Even felt very confident while taking the test. Even noticed very easy questions coming around #80 and thought this was a good sign I passed. Submitted my test and the word Failed came across. I just don’t know what to do now and how I can study differently for this test. I definitely need some words of advise and some encouragement, please!
Jo, keep the chin up and head held high! I know many people discard the BOC book as being useful, but from what I can see, MANY of the questions in the exam ARE in the book. Even the one above from a poster about the ATCC strain of E. coli is VERY familiar to me, I just can’t see it right now (as was the blood bank Q).
I’d say go through the BOC questions, 1 by 1, and see if that helps.
But before you take it, no matter what, feel that you’ve prepared as best you can. Don’t rush, crush, condense, just study at your leisure and when you’re ready, go for it!
Hey Wordsology! I don’t know if you remember me, but this is Ryan! I rotated at Coney Island when you began working there earlier this year. I’m taking the ASCP this month, and your website is so damn helpful! Especially the Endocrinology section. It really breaks it down. This site is golden! 🙂
Hey Ryan!
Of course I remember you – I’m glad you’re going to be taking the ASCP soon! Thanks very much for the great words and good luck (you don’t need it)!
I took the ASCP today and failed I didn’t study so well in Blood Bank and it seemed like when I missed one question they pounded me with it. My test was about 85% BB it seemed like. I just came across your website so I am going to take advantage of it. I am using LabCe to study and a bottom line approach as well. Would you recommend anything else?
Get the Polansky cards for high yield information. Don’t be discouraged. When you have difficulty with a subject it can seem like they are pounding you with questions of that stripe. The test was obviously not 85% BB but it demonstrates that BB is a subject for you to focus on especially this time around.
I received my ASCP scores today, I made a 389.
I have taken the ASCP 3 times. I keep failing and I don’t know why. I haven’t even told my husband yet. It’s embarrassing. I stumbled across this website because I am so tired of this, it’s ridiculous. I got the bottom line approach, Harr, BOC, and text books. At this point I feel like I’m giving my money away. Any suggestions?
what were your results on the breakdown? Any particular subjects where you did badly? When you take labce practice tests, what score do you get on the 100 question test and the 100 question adaptive testing mode? How about the subject tests? Clearly, there is something the matter and it’s probably something we can figure out and fix.
I did not use labce this time around. I only had a week(long story). The first time I used the free version and I missed passing by 5 points. I have considered getting labce and the ascp practise test so I can be familiar with the language. The questions are so weird and vague I have to keep reading the question to figure out what they are asking me.
I would really recommend that you do many practice questions and exams. Do them in labce online and do them in the Harr review book. Your problem appears to be a fundamental problem of comprehending the meaning of the questions. When you see questions like these repeatedly, it won’t appear so vague any longer. You MUST do questions and do hundreds upon hundreds before the subject becomes familiar. I feel like you may be getting bogged down in studying for this “exam”. You’re not studying for an exam – you’re studying for a career with more openings than one can imagine, in any locale in the US and beyond. You’re studying for independence and the ability to get up and go. You can absolutely do it – no question about that.
OK I got my scores, 379. Close. I did fail to mention that I got sick on this test. I should have said something but I did’nt. I bought the polansky cards and I will purchase labce. You hit the nail on the head, I cannot comprehend the questions being asked. I was considering also getting the ascp practice test. what do you think?I am currently taking online classes with labce since its free. They have excellent blood bank classes. I forgot to mention that my test is on ASCP BB(blood bank) I have already applied for the test again. I plan to go down fighting if it comes to that. But I think I can lick this thing. I am more motivated than ever now. Now they’ve awaken the ” BEAST “. You are really great for this website and all the advice you give. If I had to do one thing over it would have been finding you 3 years ago.
In my opinion you’ve got the right ideas and you’re absolutely on the right track. If comprehending the questions was a problem, you’re best bet is to get some ascp practice tests and practice with those. I know you can pass and it’s only a matter of puting the work in at this point. You’ll be so well versed in the subject that you’ll pass even if you are sick!
Hello, Thank you for the website and all the great tools on here. I was hoping to see if anyone had any test insight on the Limited CLS License in Microbiology Exam you can obtain in CA. I will be taking it soon and really do not know what to expect or know how in depth the exam will be. Do you or anyone have any information on this particular exam?
I don’t but perhaps another visitor does?
Hello, Im planning to take the ascp exam soon and am studying from the BOC 5th edition study guide along with the ascp online practice tests from the ascp website…should I also do the labce or is your site here enough??
my site is nothing compared to labce – labce is an excellent resource and doing questions on the computer is going to give you a feel for the real thing – plus it’s not as boring as questions on paper.
if id only have one reviewer, what would you suggest?
Im taking the MLS exam…are you recommending the labce 80 courses package or the pick your courses package up to 8 CE hours? I really want to pass the MLS ascp exam
no! not the labce courses – sign up for the labce questions package – it lets you practice thousands of questions with answers!
you mean the exam stimulator? Is there a free access??
aww – my yearly subscription just ran out or I’d give it to you. It’s not too expensive though considering what you get for your money. It’s probably the best money you’ll spend on this exam
Is polansky and harrs useful for the MLt ASCP?
I can’t say from personal experience but I would imagine much of the same information is tested on both.
it says the exam stimulator is a collection of 3,000 questions for $55…but when I purchased it…I only see the 100 question tests..where is the 3,000 questions????
There is a pool of 3000 questions from which your 100-question exams are drawn. This way you can keep taking 100 question exams for a while before you start seeing repeats.
So I took the ASCP exam and failed. However I kept on getting tons of micro and blood bank questions. Very few chemistry and just a little coag. However when I was in review mode I didn’t notice that I ran out of time. Once I saw I was out of time I finally hit the submit button. Not submitting by the end of time, would this give my score a big fat zero? *sigh*
If so would it atleast be saved by the ASCP do you think and I can pay ASCP the 25$ fee to review my exam?
That’s really unfortunate if you failed for not submitting on time. I’m very sorry to hear this. If you can, it will be worth it to review your exam just for next time.
Thanks a lots for wordsology’s high yield notices. I passed MT(ASCPi) with feeling that I would have doen at least 90% correct answers but turned out the score of 600. Lots of molecular diagnostics questions. Now my questions is how can I use the certifcate to find a job. I have been working as resaerch associate in the states more that 10 years with first 5 years on hemaology research lab and the 6 years on molecular biology lab.I want to go back the clinical diagnostics lab in the hospitals. Do your guys have any suggestions? I am in MA.
Thanks!
Nick
I think it ought to be easy enough for you. You have a great background and there are lots of job openings everywhere. You’ll need to apply for a MA state license. Easiest thing to do after that is to find a recruiter or post on jobs sites.
Thanks for the suggestion,Sohail.However, the situation does not appear that optimal as I have experienced. Do you think I should do volunteer job for several months? Or just people do not like hiring ASCPi?
If you feel that will get you a full time job where you’d like, I suppose you could do that. There are lots of openings – at least in cities.
Hi, I never took a clinical hematology course, I have a BS in Biology and three years experience working in a clinical lab, so I am eligible to sit for the test Hematology ASCP exam. I am so overwhelmed because I am basically trying to teach myself all this material. Would you recommend taking hematology courses on Labce ?
I feel like Labce is a great learning resource and their modules and courses are very well explained. I would do it if I were you.