Scientist in Molecular Biology - MB(ASCP) — Information & Free Practice
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Scientist in Molecular Biology - MB(ASCP)
- Provider
- American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification
- Format
- Computer adaptive multiple-choice with one best answer
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100.
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
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.
Molecular Science — Official range: 20–25% (Practice allocation: 21.43%)
- Nucleic Acid Chemistry
- Basic Molecular Theory
- Biochemical Reagents
- Genetics
Molecular Techniques — Official range: 30–35% (Practice allocation: 30.95%)
- Nucleic Acid Isolation
- Manipulation of RNA/DNA
- Separation and Detection
- Nucleic Acid Amplification
- Sequencing
- Other Techniques
Laboratory Operations — Official range: 15–20% (Practice allocation: 16.67%)
- Contamination
- Quality Assurance
- Guidelines and Regulations
- Personnel
- Safety
Applications of Molecular Testing — Official range: 30–35% (Practice allocation: 30.95%)
- Infectious Disease
- Oncology
- Genetics
- Other
Examination sources
- ASCP BOC MB content guideline
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- ASCP BOC MB credential page
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- ASCP BOC MB credential page
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