ASCP-MLT Exam Information and Guideline
Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT (ASCP)
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Exam Specification:
- Exam Name: ASCP-MLT Medical Laboratory Technician - MLT (ASCP)
- Exam Code: ASCP-MLT
- Exam Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Passing Score: Determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Course Outline:
1. Hematology
- Blood cell morphology and identification
- Hemostasis and coagulation
- Hematological disorders and diseases
- Quality control and quality assurance
2. Clinical Chemistry
- Analytical techniques and instrumentation
- Enzymology and enzyme analysis
- Electrolyte and acid-base balance
- Endocrine and metabolic disorders
3. Microbiology
- Bacteriology and bacterial identification
- Mycology and fungal identification
- Parasitology and parasitic identification
- Virology and viral identification
4. Immunology and Serology
- Immune response and antibody-antigen reactions
- Serological testing methods
- Autoimmune diseases and immune disorders
- Transplantation immunology
5. Urinalysis and Body Fluids
- Urine analysis and microscopic examination
- Body fluid analysis (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid)
- Renal function and renal disorders
- Calculations and interpretations
6. Laboratory Operations
- Laboratory safety and biohazard handling
- Quality control and quality assurance
- Laboratory information systems
- Laboratory management and regulations
Exam Objectives:
1. Perform laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory principles and practices.
3. Identify and troubleshoot laboratory instrument and test result issues.
4. Apply quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
5. Recognize and interpret abnormal laboratory findings and their clinical significance.
6. Follow laboratory safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
7. Utilize laboratory information systems and effectively manage laboratory data.
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the following topics (but is not limited to):
- Hematology: blood cell morphology, coagulation, hematological disorders
- Clinical Chemistry: analytical techniques, electrolyte balance, metabolic disorders
- Microbiology: bacterial identification, fungal identification, viral identification
- Immunology and Serology: immune response, serological testing methods, autoimmune diseases
- Urinalysis and Body Fluids: urine analysis, body fluid analysis, renal function
- Laboratory Operations: safety protocols, quality control, laboratory management