ASCP BOC

Source: ASCP BOC’s Technologist in Hematology (H) and Specialist in Hematology (SH)

Hematology Physiology

Exam Percentage: 10% - 15%

Description: Physiology (production, destruction, and function) of blood, body fluids, and bone marrow

Hematology Disease States

Exam Percentage: 20% - 25%

Description: Disease states associated with qualitative/quantitative abnormalities of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets

Hematology Laboratory Testing

Exam Percentage: 20% - 25%

Description: Cell counts, differentials/morphology evaluation, hemoglobin/hematocrit, indices, hemolytic indicators, special stains, flow cytometry immunophenotyping, molecular/cytogenetic testing

Hemostasis

Exam Percentage: 20% - 25%

Description: Physiology (pathways and vascular system), hemostasis-related disease states, hemostasis laboratory determinations

Laboratory Operations

Exam Percentage: 15% - 20%

Description: Quality assessment/troubleshooting, point-of-care testing (POCT), regulations, safety, laboratory mathematics, instrumentation, and laboratory administration (SH ONLY)