The Test Center  

All American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) certification examinations are administered at approved Pearson VUE Testing Centers.  

Once you receive your Admission Notification, you may schedule your appointment to take your ASCP BOC certification examination. 

Your Name Must Match Your Official Identification 

Your first and last names on your Admission Notification must match your valid ID. If these names do not match, a name change request must be completed before scheduling your examination at Pearson VUE. For complete information on submitting a name change, see  Manage Your Account. 

 

Valid Identification is Required 

You will only be allowed to take your examination if you provide a valid (not expired) identification (ID) with your photograph and signature at check-in. See below for acceptable forms of ID. 

Your valid ID must meet all requirements: 

  • be valid (not expired) 

  • contain both your photograph and signature 

  • match the first and last names on your Admission Notification. This is the first and last name on file with Pearson VUE. 

  • be one of the acceptable forms of identification below: 

  • Driver’s License 

  • Identification Card (national/state/province identity card) 

  • Passport (issued by a government) 

  • Alien Registration Card (permanent resident card) 

If you appear at the Pearson VUE Testing Center without an acceptable ID, or your ID does not match your first and last name registered with Pearson VUE, you will not be able to take the examination. If this occurs, you will need to submit a new application, including payment. 


Check-In Procedures

  • You must check in at the Pearson VUE Testing Center 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. 

  • If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to test. If you are unable to take your examination, you will need to submit a new application, including payment.  

  • You must provide a valid ID with your photo and signature.  

  • Pearson VUE will collect your signature, photo, and palm vein image. 

  • Biometric technology (palm vein imaging) ensures that each candidate will only have a single record in the Pearson VUE system and safeguards the integrity of every ASCP BOC examination. 

  • You will be given a checklist of rules to read and sign. 

Candidate Test Center Procedures 

You will be required to leave your personal belongings outside of the testing room in small lockers. You will be asked to remove any large jewelry or other accessories before entering the testing room. Provisions have been made for specific religious or cultural apparel. 

Non-programmable calculators may be brought to the testing center. Writing material for calculations will be provided for you. 

Another palm vein image will be taken before you are seated in the testing room, and if you leave the room during your exam.  

It is your responsibility to read and understand all Test Center Procedures before appearing for your examination appointment.  

 

Prohibited Materials and Behavior 

Reference books, notes, or other study materials may not be brought into the testing center. 

The following items will not be accessible during your examination appointment: 

  • Cell phones, smart watches, fitness bands, programmable calculators, or any other electronic devices. 

  • Weapons. 

If the test administrator determines that you have engaged in inappropriate conduct during the examination (such as giving or obtaining unauthorized information or aid, looking at notes/reference books/study guides, etc.) your examination results may be invalidated. 

Review the ASCP BOC/Pearson VUE - Candidate Test Center Procedures for full details. 

 

Examination Irregularities 

For examination content or examination administration irregularities, see the appeals process.