MLT (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification prepares laboratory technicians with the skills necessary to assist laboratory staff in various clinical settings. Responsibilities of medical laboratory technicians include the collection of specimen samples, as well as testing samples. This skill provides critical lab value information to physicians and nurses, used to diagnose, and treat numerous conditions.

Certification is provided by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Eligibility Requirements

There are several ways applicants can be eligible for the Medical Laboratory Technician Certification. Including:

1. Applicants must have an associate degree in medical laboratory technology.

2. Candidates must have completed 60 semester hours within the last two years, including 25 hours of work related to laboratory sciences, AND completed at least 6 months of clinical laboratory experience in the blood bank, microbiology, or chemistry laboratories.

3. Applicants who have completed a 50-week medical laboratory training program sponsored by the US military.

4. Applicants must have previously taken and passed a generalist MLT examination that a certification group or licensure organization provided. An applicant must also have an active state license or certification and meet employment and education requirements.

Once a candidate is deemed eligible, they can apply and pay an application fee.

• MLT Exam: $215

• MLT * Exam: 225 (available for those living outside of North America)

The exam consists of 100 computer-based questions, with a 2 hour 30 minute time limit. Once the exam is complete, applicants receive results within 48 hours. An official certificate will be mailed upon successful completion, and candidates can also download a member card.

If a candidate does not pass the exam and wants to retest, they must wait at least 45 days after the initial test. A non-refundable fee of $125 is required. Applicants are limited to 4 exam attempts for certification.

Renewal

Certification renewal is required every 3 years. A renewal fee of $95 is required at the time of renewal. If certification has lapsed, candidates can recertify by submitting a CCP Application or recertify by exam. The cost for renewal if accreditation has expired is $310.