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Tim S in Chicago, Illinois 27 months ago	Ok, I asked this question earlier today, and the person I asked it to (I think)---booted it. The passing score of the ASCP is 400 out of 999 possible points. Let's pretend I know everything there is to know about: Chemistry and Microbiology. Chemistry is worth 21% of the test, and Microbiology is worth 20% of the test. So both areas are a "combined" 41% of the test. If I answered every single question correctly in Microbiology and Chemistry, and answered every other question wrong---would I pass? She told me it has nothing to do with percentages, and that honestly confuses me. She said it involves equations, and error. Perhaps, I'm not smart enough to understand... Perhaps somebody can enlighten me--What is the deal with this test, and why does it seem so confusing to understand how well I need to study for it... I've been at it for months non-stop, but I have absolutely (seemingly) nothing to gauge myself by... Tim S - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Standards in Lewisville, Texas 27 months ago	You will get a scoring breakdown if you pass or fail. Each subject you have to pass a certain threshold (400) in order for you to pass the exam. Even if you score a perfect score on one section, you still need to meet the minimum requirement in the other sections. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No Reply - Report abuse
Tim S in Chicago, Illinois 27 months ago	Standards in Lewisville, Texas said: You will get a scoring breakdown if you pass or fail. Each subject you have to pass a certain threshold (400) in order for you to pass the exam. Even if you score a perfect score on one section, you still need to meet the minimum requirement in the other sections. I know the passing score is 400, however I was told if you do exceptionally well in Microbiology you could compensate for your Blood Bank score, that is, if it was low. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Gus 27 months ago	Wrong, you need a certain number of harder questions correct, and you need pass 400 in each department. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
MTmaster in Rochester, New York 27 months ago	The questions build on complexity as you advance. You start off with Level 1 questions, if you get one right, you go to Level 2, if you get that right, you go to Level 3. Each level is worth more points, and if you get that level wrong, you go back to Level 1. It's confusing and difficult to find a practice test that lets you experience this....400 out of 999 is passing, but the questions are scaled in this manner. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Tim SS in Chicago, Illinois 27 months ago	Gus said: Wrong, you need a certain number of harder questions correct, and you need pass 400 in each department. Clearly that is not what is divulged on this document: EXAMINATION REPORTING MECHANISMS After the examination administration, preliminary test results (pass or fail) will appear on the computer screen. An official examination performance report will be mailed to the examinee within 10 business days of the examination administration, provided all official documents have been received. The examinee Performance Report provides the scaled score on the total examination and pass/fail status for all candidates. In addition, failing candidates receive scaled scores for each subtest (see content outline for subtests). This information may help the examinee identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a study plan for future examinations. A total scaled score of 400 is required to pass the examination. This says a "total" scaled score of 400, can somebody please elaborate more than a sentence? Thanks, Tim S - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Tim SS in Chicago, Illinois 27 months ago	MTmaster in Rochester, New York said: The questions build on complexity as you advance. You start off with Level 1 questions, if you get one right, you go to Level 2, if you get that right, you go to Level 3. Each level is worth more points, and if you get that level wrong, you go back to Level 1. It's confusing and difficult to find a practice test that lets you experience this....400 out of 999 is passing, but the questions are scaled in this manner. Finaly! Somebody that said something right, but that 400 is a "TOTAL" scaled score? correct? That means you don't need to get a 400 in each department, correct? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
kimmie40 in Rochester, New York 27 months ago	I don't understand the "400 out of 999." The test I took had 100 questions and I got a 75- that's all the information I got from the mailed letter. Can anyone let me know the correllation? Does it mean a score of 750? Just wondering. Thanks! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Todd BS MLS (ASCP) in Lewisville, Texas 27 months ago	Yes you can have a outstanding score, the 400 score is the threshold you need to get to in order to pass the exam. This is a teir based test, when you get a question right you get a harder question, you need a a certain number of harder questions right in order oryou to pass the exam - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
kimmie40 in Rochester, New York 27 months ago	Thanks for your replyand for the nice comment! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Krystal in Rochester, New York 23 months ago	How long will it take to get the results back? Can I start working right away? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Krystal in Rochester, New York 23 months ago	Also, I have the book "Q&A Review Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory SCience" third edition by Anna P. Ciulla and Georganne K. Buescher. Is that a good book??????? Yellow book. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Kim in Hamilton, Bermuda 22 months ago	I took the exam, and failed it the first time. I was so upset, because i have always been a good student. Has anyone failed the test before? I am looking to take the exam again, but i really want to pass it this time. Any words of wisdom from anyone. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Joyride in Chicago, Illinois 22 months ago	Kim in Hamilton, Bermuda said: I took the exam, and failed it the first time. I was so upset, because i have always been a good student. Has anyone failed the test before? I am looking to take the exam again, but i really want to pass it this time. Any words of wisdom from anyone. Studied 3 hours a day except weekends for 11 months. Studied HARR and CIULLA and LabCE CLS exam simulator. Scored a 685. Also worked as a generalist while studying. Passing is 400. I also forgot a lot of what I learned in school when I graduated 3 years ago. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
MrMetro in NYC, New York 22 months ago	People who graduated under a DOH program (non-NAACLS) need to get a 75% in order to pass. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Tony in Buffalo, New York 22 months ago	How do you know that metro? So 400 and above is pass normally, so your telling me they need to get 750?? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Dave in Dallas, Texas 22 months ago	40 percent? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MrMetro in NYC, New York 22 months ago	Tony in Buffalo, New York said: How do you know that metro? So 400 and above is pass normally, so your telling me they need to get 750?? Pretty much. NAACLS trained folk who actually took classes while doing their practical rotations only have to get a 40%, however which way they scale it. DOH folk who ONLY did practical rotations with no classes in between need a 75%, practically double the score of NAACLS people. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Todd MT (ASCP) in Fort Worth, Texas 22 months ago	How do you know this Mr. Metro? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MrMetro in NYC, New York 22 months ago	I took the test, my breakdown if I could find the letter again was done in percentages. They gave you the percentage of how many questions of a specific subject we on the test, pretty even spread, like 25% micro, 20% bloodbank, 5% protocol, etc. etc. Then from those percentages they further break down how you did in each subject, by percentages. Confusing as hell, all I know is that we needed an overall 75%. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
ej in New York, New York 22 months ago	I think the DOH vs NAACLS ASCP thing is only applicable in New York State right? In most other places it's the scaled score (400-999) that's used. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
mirtatrim in Valencia, California 21 months ago	so does that mean the 601 score that I got is really only 60%. Wow, not so good. Does anyone recommend a book for the SH(ASCP)? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia 17 months ago	I'm about to take the ASCP exam and I'm total scared. I have the green book and purchased LabCE exam simulator. Are these items enough to pass this exam? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
mirtatrim in Lake Forest, California 17 months ago	Right out of school, the green book was what I studied exclusively. I got a much better than average score. Good luck. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
anonymous in Chicago, Illinois 17 months ago	MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia said: I'm about to take the ASCP exam and I'm total scared. I have the green book and purchased LabCE exam simulator. Are these items enough to pass this exam? The green book is a horrible resource, but your strong point will be you are just out of school, which is a very strong point. Good luck. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia 17 months ago	anonymous in Chicago, Illinois said: The green book is a horrible resource, but your strong point will be you are just out of school, which is a very strong point. Good luck. Thank you very much - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia 17 months ago	mirtatrim in Lake Forest, California said: Right out of school, the green book was what I studied exclusively. I got a much better than average score. Good luck. Thanks you - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Chris in Manchester, New Hampshire 17 months ago	MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia said: Thanks you Hi - You refer to a "Green Book". Please tell me the title. It sounds like something I should take a look at. I am a student. Thanks. Chris - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
danush in Quezon City, Philippines 17 months ago	did some question from labce exam question comes out of the ascp exam? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
anonymous in Chicago, Illinois 17 months ago	danush in Quezon City, Philippines said: did some question from labce exam question comes out of the ascp exam? No. No exact questions come out of the green, yellow, blue or purple books. No two questions are really alike because there is so much subject area. You see, the questions on the test are not exactly hard, but the big problem is that there is SO much study area. Think about it... They can ask you about multiple myeloma, a photomulitplier tube, an autoimmune disease and what kind of microscopy is necessary to identify it, they can ask you about Staph Aureus, or they can ask you about Clostridium difficile... You see the amount of material covered on the test is excessive. Having a good (not excellent) comprehensive knowledge of all the subjects or an excellent understanding of a majority of the material covered on the test should lead you to pass. 400 out of 999 is passing, and it's based on some strange scale that's beyond 99% of the people on this planet. Granted if you answer more right than wrong, you will probably pass from what I surmise... - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
anonymous in Chicago, Illinois 17 months ago	Moreover, I took three years to become certified after graduation. While waiting was not smart, I studied 5 times a week for 3 hours per day for 11 months and I scored a 685 out of 999. Granted, I've been telling my coworkers who are preparing for the test that probably half that time is necessary to pass the ASCP. If you are willing to study 2.5 hours per day for 6 months you should achieve a passing score. That is a total of 325 study hours or about 8 full time weeks of work. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
anonymous in Chicago, Illinois 17 months ago	anonymous in Chicago, Illinois said: Moreover, I took three years to become certified after graduation. While waiting was not smart, I studied 5 times a week for 3 hours per day for 11 months and I scored a 685 out of 999. Granted, I've been telling my coworkers who are preparing for the test that probably half that time is necessary to pass the ASCP. If you are willing to study 2.5 hours per day for 6 months you should achieve a passing score. That is a total of 325 study hours or about 8 full time weeks of work. Also I pretended the person did not study on the weekend. Blah, have to have fun sometims... - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
jay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 15 months ago	anonymous in Chicago, Illinois said: Moreover, I took three years to become certified after graduation. While waiting was not smart, I studied 5 times a week for 3 hours per day for 11 months and I scored a 685 out of 999. Granted, I've been telling my coworkers who are preparing for the test that probably half that time is necessary to pass the ASCP. If you are willing to study 2.5 hours per day for 6 months you should achieve a passing score. That is a total of 325 study hours or about 8 full time weeks of work. what are the reference book did you used?do u think pearl of wisdom,green book from ascp, and henry are enough to pass the exam?or to i need to add more reference kindly let me know...thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
asmita in Hopkins, Minnesota 15 months ago	anybody is selling clinical laboratory science review book 3rd edition by robert harr?pls let me knoew i want to buy urgent. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
asmita in Hopkins, Minnesota 15 months ago	anybody is selling clinical laboratory science review book 3rd edition by robert harr?pls let me knoew i want to buy urgent. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MaryAnn in Stone Mountain, Georgia 14 months ago	Chris in Manchester, New Hampshire said: Hi - You refer to a "Green Book". Please tell me the title. It sounds like something I should take a look at. I am a student. Thanks. Chris the book is called BOC from the ASCP. good luck - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
chris in Londonderry, New Hampshire 14 months ago	Thanks for your help! Can't wait to start studying!!! Chris - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
maropr@live.com in Lawrenceville, Georgia 13 months ago	I took the ASCP MLS test in March 31, 2011. I studied for one month the ASCO BOC Study Guide Fifth Edition(Green Book). I got a 496 in my first try. It's not a great score but I'm happy that I passed it. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Hannah in Loganville, Georgia 13 months ago	If you're looking for study resources and practice tests, LabCE.com's CLS Exam Simulator has proved to be very popular: <a href="www.labce.com/ascp_mls_practice_test_exam.aspx">ASCP MLS Exam Practice Tests</a> - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
MicroGirl in Baltimore, Maryland 13 months ago	so are you guys saying that the BOC book is less effective than Harr and LabCE I have been taking those test on LabCe everyday and have not passed one yet...my classmate said he was on there everyday and didn't get a score higher than 68 everytime he took the test but he passed the test and that's all he used was the website and class notes...no BOC and no HARR...I need help because I need to pass on the first round...any advice I have been studying and still don't feel ready to take this test and I graduated in Dec. it is now getting ready to be may...I need to take this test soon...HELP!!!!!!!!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
anonymous in Chicago, Illinois 13 months ago	I don't know about the BOC book, but I've heard other people say it's good. NOT THE GREEN ONE THOUGH! I think the 5th edition is the good BOC book. HARR and CIULLA are excellent resources that will help you pass your test. LABCE exam simulator is also another excellent resource. Studied 11 months, 3 hours a day. I took weekends off. Scored 685. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
RMT in Murrieta, California 13 months ago	Kim in Hamilton, Bermuda said: I took the exam, and failed it the first time. I was so upset, because i have always been a good student. Has anyone failed the test before? I am looking to take the exam again, but i really want to pass it this time. Any words of wisdom from anyone. just keep on trying...pls. don't get upset, if you fail on the first or 2nd try .. think positive and believe in yourself , and I know you can do it !! relax and stop reviewing 3 days before the exam date, pls don't forget to ask help from God , goodluck:-)... RMT MT(AAB)CLS(CA) - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
lostinCA in Sacramento, California 13 months ago	Does anyone out there went thru Medical Technology program from State University of New York at Buffalo(UB) has moved to CA and got California CLS license? Do CA accept the UB program rotations? I need to know? Thank You - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
lostinCA in Sacramento, California 13 months ago	Does anyone out there went thru Medical Technology program from State University of New York at Buffalo(UB) has moved to CA and got California CLS license? Do CA accept the UB program rotations? I need to know? Thank You - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
lostinCA in Sacramento, California 13 months ago	Does anyone out there went thru Medical Technology program from State University of New York at Buffalo(UB) has moved to CA and got California CLS license? Do CA accept the UB program rotations? I need to know? Thank You - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
lostinCA in Sacramento, California 13 months ago	Does anyone out there went thru Medical Technology program from State University of New York at Buffalo(UB) has moved to CA and got California CLS license? Do CA accept the UB program rotations? I need to know? Thank You - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
IMELDA in San Antonio, Texas 10 months ago	I PASSED ON MY FIRST TRY FOR THE MT IN MICROBIOLOGY YESTERDAY,WAS SO EXCITED CUZ I THOUGHT I FAILED...I REVIEWED POLANSKY NOTE CARDS, AND YELLOW/BLUE STUDY GUIDE...AND PRACTICE q&a AND THE BOC TO KNOW WHAT WEAKNESSES I HAD AND REVIEWED SOME MORE...REVIEW EVERYTHING AND KNOW HOW TO APPLY INFORMATION...GOOD LUCK FUTURE ASCP TEST TAKERS!!!I STUDIED FOR 3 MONTHS AND ON LAST MONTH EVERYDAY COUPLE OF HOURS A DAY AND HIT IT HARD ON THE LAST WEEK CUZ I GOT SICK WITH SINUSITIS....SO IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN YOU!!! I WAS STRESSING OUT SINCE IT WAS ALL AREAS OF MICROBIOLOGY I WOULD BE TESTED ON...IT WAS A DIFFICULT EXAM BUT PASSABLE... - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Kim in Bay City, Michigan 7 months ago	Lousiana State University makes a great review book that is a "bottom line approach". It has a lot of pictures and little poems and stories to help you remember things. I mainly studied that and did some lab CE questions and passed the 1st time. I certainly did not study daily as I am a single mom of a toddler, but I paid attention in school and my internship and did about 2-3 weeks of cramming/review with the above sources. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
megaMOM in Watsonville, California 3 months ago	Add "bottom line approach" by Theriot or Jarreau, Polansky note cards, latest boc green book for somebody that is right out of school should be good. Those are the books that are highly recommended by my friends who are already certified. Those were the books I concentrated on during my 3 months review, plus a whole bunch other books to refresh my memory, as I was out of the loop for sometime. Book of Ciula, according to two of my peers is too sophisticated and not that helpful. The coverage of Medical Tech is immense, and questions are just from all over...but you have to be diligent and persistent about it all. I got overwhelmed several times during review, breathed steadily during exam, and was shaking all over after learning the fact I passed. No 2 exams are alike, I don't think. I heard from several, they had case studies in their exams...lots of them. I had some but not a lot. I had lots of questions that only experienced medical technologists would know the answers to. Those informations you get from your supervisors that are not readily found in your textbooks. I don't mean just technical issues, but those wisdom you acquire through years and years of experience. The exam was very difficult for me, and I didn't have anough time to review all my bookmarked questions. The bottomline, gather all the books that are highly recommended by the ones that are already certified (don't waste your time in others), focus on them, be persistent, keep a level head, and you will prevail. :) - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
WhiskeySlick in California 3 months ago	megaMOM in Watsonville, California said: Add "bottom line approach" by Theriot or Jarreau Anyone else used this book? Someone mentioned it to me a few months ago so I'm curious. The way this is going we should re-title this thread: ASCP study resources - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

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