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Application Process
The NCA Examination(s) are administered via computer at over 130 AMP Assessment Centers. The following steps outline the application process:
- The candidate completes and submits a paper application (
 Download Application) included in this handbook and pays the appropriate fee. The NCA reserves the right to verify information supplied by or on behalf of a candidate.
An application is considered complete and approved only if all information requested is complete, legible and accurate; if the candidate is eligible for the examination; and if the appropriate fee and documentation accompanies the application.
- The application is processed within four weeks of
receipt by AMP, and a confirmation notice of eligibility
is sent to the candidate within approximately six weeks.
If you have not received a confirmation notice by seven weeks
after mailing the application, please contact the AMP Examination
Services Department at (913) 895-4600. Applications received
via express mail are not considered express applications.
- The confirmation of a candidate’s eligibility and acceptance of the application is valid for 90 days. A candidate who fails to schedule an appointment for examination within the 90-day period forfeits the application and all fees paid to take the examination. A complete application and examination fee are required to reapply for a future examination.
- The confirmation notice contains a website address and toll-free telephone number for the candidate to contact AMP to schedule an appointment for examination. This toll-free line is answered from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Most appointments can also be scheduled online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Be prepared to confirm a date and location for testing and to provide your Social Security number as your unique identification number. The examinations are administered by appointment only Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Individuals are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Refer to the following chart.
If you call AMP before 3:00pm Central Time on |
Your exam may be scheduled beginning |
Monday |
Thursday |
Tuesday |
Friday |
Wednesday |
Monday |
Thursday |
Tuesday |
Friday |
Wednesday |
When you contact AMP to schedule an appointment for examination, you will be notified of the time to report to the center. Please make a note of the examination time, directions to and location of the Assessment Center because you will NOT receive written confirmation. UNSCHEDULED CANDIDATES (WALK-INS) WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the Assessment Center.
Application Fees
Candidates must submit the appropriate fee with a complete examination application. Payment may be made by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted), personal check, cashier's check or money order.
Examination Fees |
Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics |
$195 |
Certified Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology |
$195 |
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) |
$145 |
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Categoricals
(Chemistry/Urinalysis, Hematology, Immunohematology, Microbiology) |
$140 |
Clinical Laboratory Technician |
$125 |
Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist |
$80 |
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor |
$150 |
Clinical Laboratory Director |
$150 |
Forfeiture of Application Fees
A candidate who
- does not schedule an examination within the 90-day eligibility period,
- who fails to reschedule an examination within four business days prior to the scheduled testing session,
- who fails to report for an examination appointment, or
- who arrives more than 15 minutes late for an appointment
will forfeit the examination fee and must reapply for examination by submitting a new application, documentation and full examination fee.
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