ASCP BOC Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM) Examination — Information & Free Practice
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ASCP BOC Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM) Examination
- Provider
- Pearson Testing Centers
- Format
- Computer adaptive testing (CAT); multiple-choice questions with one best answer; theoretical and/or procedural questions
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Passing score
- 400 on a scaled-score range of 100 to 999
- Exam fee
- $425 non-refundable application fee
Examination outline
The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.
Financial Management — Official range: 20–25% (Practice allocation: 22.5%)
- Budgets
- Capital Equipment Acquisition
- Cost Analysis
- Materials Management
- Financial Accounting
- Utilization Management
- Labor Resource Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Revenue Cycle Management
Operations Management — Official range: 20–25% (Practice allocation: 22.5%)
- Safety and Emergency Management
- Multidisciplinary Activities
- Informatics and Data Analytics
- Facilities Management
- Equipment Management
- Verification and Validation of Methods/Tests
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Communication Management
- Marketing and Outreach
Human Resource Management — Official range: 30–35% (Practice allocation: 32.5%)
- Recruiting/Hiring and Separation
- Engagement
- Staffing and Scheduling
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning and Staff Development
- Organization Structure and Job Descriptions
- Wage and Salary Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
Quality Management — Official range: 20–25% (Practice allocation: 22.5%)
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensure
- Accreditation
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Auditing
- Quality Assurance
- Document Management
- Nonconforming Event, Causal Analysis, and Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Examination sources
- DLM credential and eligibility page
DLM Examination Resources, Content Guideline link
- DLM Experience Documentation Form
p. 1, Verification of Experience, content-adoption paragraph
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 1, Examination Content Areas and referral to detailed outline
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 2, introductory scope constraints
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 2, I Financial Management, heading and allocation
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 2, II Operations Management, heading and allocation
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 2, III Human Resource Management, heading and allocation
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 2, IV Quality Management, heading and allocation
- DLM Examination Content Guideline
p. 1, Examination Format
- About the Examination
Certification Examinations > CAT Scoring
- About the Examination
Certification Examination Results, scaled-score paragraph
- About the Examination
Certification Examination Methodology > Field Test Questions
- DLM credential and eligibility page
Eligibility Routes, after Route 6; Required Documentation and Apply
- Schedule or Reschedule Your Examination
Scheduling Your ASCP BOC Certification Examination, eligibility review and provider
- Schedule or Reschedule Your Examination
Scheduling Your ASCP BOC Certification Examination, Pearson appointment paragraph
- Schedule or Reschedule Your Examination
Scheduling Your ASCP BOC Certification Examination, eligibility period
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.