Question 1
Why must a light blue tube for an aPTT be filled to its fill line?
What the phlebotomy exam costs
The ASCP PBT application fee is $155, and it is nonrefundable. NHA shows its CPT exam fee in its store when you apply.
| PBT(ASCP) application | $155, nonrefundable |
|---|---|
| CPT | Shown in NHA's store when you apply |
| Renewing the CPT | Every 2 years, with 10 continuing education credits |
| Keeping the PBT(ASCP) | 9 points in each three-year cycle |
If you need to retake
- CPT: you may retake after 30 days. You have three attempts, at least 30 days apart; after a third fail you wait one year. Each retake is the full exam price.
- PBT: you may take the exam five times under one eligibility route while you still meet it; after five unsuccessful attempts you need an alternate route. A new eligibility period starts no earlier than 30 days after your last exam, and each application has a fee.
Spending less
The cheapest exam is the one you pass the first time. Take the free practice test to find your weakest area, then study it before you book.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
While engaging a needle's safety shield, a phlebotomist is stuck by the used needle. What is done first?
Question 3
How is each printed circle on a newborn screening card filled?
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Questions people ask
How much is the ASCP PBT exam?
The application fee is $155, and it is nonrefundable.
How soon can I retake the NHA CPT exam?
After 30 days. You get three attempts at least 30 days apart; after a third fail you wait one year.
How soon can I retake the ASCP PBT exam?
Your new eligibility period starts no earlier than 30 days after your last exam. You can take it five times under one eligibility route.
How do I keep my certification?
The CPT renews every 2 years with 10 continuing education credits. The PBT(ASCP) needs 9 points in each three-year cycle.