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ABTC Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP®) Examination · US

Key exam facts

Provider
American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) is the certification examination sponsor; PSI Services supports examination development, administration, scoring and analysis.
Format
Computer-based examination at PSI Test Centers, using one-best-response and complex multiple-choice item formats.
Exam questions
Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
Two hours of examination answering time for CTP.
Passing score
Pass/fail is based on the overall ABTC standard-set cut score, with raw and scaled scores reported. The current handbook and linked Cut Score Study Methodology publish the standard-setting process rather than a fixed numerical cut score or scale endpoints.
Exam fee
US$495 examination fee plus US$150 application fee for each application or reapplication; non-refundable. An additional US$225 international administration fee applies to international administration.

Topics covered

  • Professional Practice (15%)

    • Responsibilities
    • Professional Development

  • Organ Recovery (30%)

    • Preoperative Phase
    • Intraoperative Phase
    • Aseptic Technique

  • Organ Preservation (25%)

    • Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Intestine, and VCA
    • Solutions
    • Machine Preservation

  • Specimen Collection (12%)

    • Blood, Lymph Nodes, and Spleen
    • Vessels

  • Organ Labeling and Packaging for Transport (18%)

    • Labeling Requirements
    • Packaging Requirements

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Computer-based examination at PSI Test Centers, using one-best-response and complex multiple-choice item formats.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

How long is the exam?

Two hours of examination answering time for CTP.

What is the passing score?

Pass/fail is based on the overall ABTC standard-set cut score, with raw and scaled scores reported. The current handbook and linked Cut Score Study Methodology publish the standard-setting process rather than a fixed numerical cut score or scale endpoints.

How much does the exam cost?

US$495 examination fee plus US$150 application fee for each application or reapplication; non-refundable. An additional US$225 international administration fee applies to international administration.

Official sources and references

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