Resources for ASCP and NCA Exam Review

The ASCP Board of Registry exam and the NCA certification exam are challenging and require thoughtful preparation. Below, you'll find a few resources to help you prepare for these difficult exams and achieve higher scores.

The Free LabCE.com Quiz Game

Review for ASCP and NCA exams with the free LabCE.com Quiz Game. A bank of over 1,500 questions and answers will help you prepare for ASCP and NCA certification exams by presenting questions in hematology, microbiology, lab safety, chemistry, and more. The LabCE Quiz Game doesn't exactly follow the format of the ASCP exam or NCA exam, but it's excellent exposure to a wide variety of laboratory science questions.

Play the LabCE.com Quiz Game »

Review Books and CD-ROMs

These books and CD-ROMs are available to help you study for the ASCP board exam and NCA certification exam. Many contain practice questions and review material to help you prepare for the exam and score higher.

	ASCP Board of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations Preparing for the Board of Registry examination can be difficult. Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations has been developed to assist students in preparing for this important step in their careers. It provides the student with an opportunity for self-examination and practice in taking simulated tests. Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations contains background on the Board of Registry, guidelines for preparing and taking the test, information on the development, content, structure and scoring of the test, as well as practice questions and answers. The study guide covers all areas of the laboratory, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, blood banking, immunology, body fluids, and laboratory operations. The extensive reading list helps direct students to more information to expand and refine their knowledge. Besides students preparing for their examinations, Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations is also of interest to faculty, and officials of clinical laboratory education programs wishing to know more about the structure and scoring of Board of Registry examinations. Learn more »
	Clincial Laboratory Science Review Clinical Laboratory Science Review is the essential resource for students preparing to sit for the certification and licensure examinations in clinical laboratory science. The order and progression of questions parallels the presentation of classroom content in CLS, and the answers serve as a study guide as well as a self-assessment. Plus, the third edition of this popular review book has been completely updated, and now includes over 850 additional, new questions on a student CD-ROM! Learn more »
	Quick Review Cards for the Clinical Laboratory Science Examinations Offers a quick and efficient way to review for the CLS examinations. Presents essential facts from the fields covered in the examination: general lab practice, hematology, immunology/serology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, body fluids, and clinical microbiology; includes a bonus section on management and education review. Cards are color coded and portable. Learn more »
	Prentice Hall Health's Question and Answer Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science A leader in the field, Q&A Review of Medical Technology Clinical Laboratory Science, 3e by Anna Ciulla, MCC, MT (ASCP) SC, CC (RC) & Georganne Buescher, Ed.D., MS, SM (AMM) is the text for certification review. The new Third Edition has been revised and updated to reflect today's current practices, include more clinical case studies, highlight the latest technology and terminology, and features new coverage of molecular methods. Comprehensive presentation of exam material is combined with a corresponding CD-ROM and Companion Website that provides additional review. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards. Learn more »
	NCA Review for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Book with CD-ROM) This easy-to-use resource prepares clinical laboratory scientists and clinical laboratory technicians for the certification and recertification examinations. An update of questions and answers reflects the most recent changes to the NCA exams. Organized by curriculum area, the book is subdivided into review questions for CLT and questions for CLS, with answers accompanied by rationales directly following the questions. The back of the book features two review tests for practice, for CLT and for CLS. An accompanying CD-ROM contains 500 practice questions. Learn more »
	Medical Laboratory Technician Test Preparation Study Guide This test guide is available used for less. Learn more »
	Opportunities in Clinical Laboratory Science Careers, Revised Edition Clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, takes its practitioners on a fascinating journey to the very center of life, to the essence of age-old mysteries of disease and good health. Opportunities in Clinical Laboratory Careers offers you essential information about a variety of careers available in clinical labs and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. Learn more »
	Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science Unique in its approach and comprehensive in subject matter, Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science is the only text to present case studies from the broad spectrum of disciplines within the clinical laboratory science field. Going beyond the traditional medical model of case studies, real-life scenarios are presented that not only correlate results with disease states, but also serve as problem-solving and critical thinking exercises. A multidisciplinary approach allows one to experience how departments work together to help health professionals make a diagnosis and determine the best course for treatment. Learn more »
	Diagnostic Skills in Clinical Laboratory Science This innovative textbook and CD-ROM package provides the most interactive case-based learning tool for clinical lab science. Cases are presented in a simulated laboratory setting allowing students to hone their clinical reasoning skills as outlined in the new curriculum guidelines, Body of Knowledge, published by the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science. Each clinical sample includes patient demographic information establishing the case. Students are then asked to perform or interpret laboratory test results or retrieve additional test results to resolve the case – exactly as they would in the clinical laboratory. Learn more »
	Prentice Hall Health's Outline Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Designed in an easy-to-follow outline format with numerous illustrations for added support, this comprehensive preparatory guide offers today's health professionals a balanced review of all clinical laboratory science subjects tested by today's certifying agencies including ASCP, AMT, and NCA. Thoroughly reviews urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, immunology/serology, blood banking, bacteriology, microbiology, and educational/management/research. Structures material in an clear, outline format, offering detailed, systematic information on traditional primary as well as secondary CLS subject matter. Presents simple visuals that depict such topics as hematology, parasitology, mycology, and urinalysis and aid readers in identifying basic cell morphologies and organisms. Includes charts, graphs, and line drawings to further enrich understanding, and provides key objectives and review questions for each chapter. For nurses, PTs, OTs, and physician assistants; also provides a thorough review for medical students in clinical pathology. Learn more »