ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must match ASCP BOC registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- 3-year recertification cycle. Recertification requires 36 CE credits per 3-year cycle. CE must be in laboratory medicine or related clinical science. Recertification application submitted through ASCP BOC portal.
PrerequisitesBachelor's degree in microbiology or related science plus clinical microbiology laboratory experience; or MT/MLS credential plus microbiology experience
Retake PolicyCandidates must wait 90 days between attempts. Maximum of 6 total attempts per credential. Full exam fee required for each attempt.