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The new book has explanations on the answers unlike the old book i studied in 2009. The ascp board of certification boc is the gold standard in global certification for medical laboratory professionals and has certified more than 570,000 individuals. Ascp certification exam practice questions quizlet. Aug 01, 2015 the american society for clinical pathology ascp board of certification boc is an independent certification agency for medical laboratory professionals that has certified more than 500,000 examinees total. The title of this book is board of registry study guide and it was written by ascp board of registry editor, barbara m. As mlt amt with aab this is the worst because you do not have a bs degree or ascp certification most labs will not bump you up as a mt unless you live in rural kansas with a population of 200 with a 20 bed hospital. Clinical laboratory certification examinations book only by ascp board of registry, barbara m.
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