National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) — Information & Free Practice
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About National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), examination developer and administrator under its Board of Testing.
- Format
- On-demand computer-based examination in English; 92% standard four-option multiple-choice and 8% alternative items (e.g., drag and drop, multi-select, hotspot). Remote proctoring is a delivery option for the same examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours to complete the examination.
- Passing score
- 575 or higher on NCCT's scaled-score range of 200–720; this is not a percentage.
- Exam fee
- USD 119 standard NCPT examination fee. Remote testing adds USD 44; a public test site may charge a separate sitting fee.
Topics covered
Infection Control and Safety (15%)
Preparing for Specimen Collection (25%)
- Equipment Selection
- Patient and Site Preparation
Specimen Collection (30%)
Collection Complications and Troubleshooting (15%)
Law and Ethics (15%)
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?
On-demand computer-based examination in English; 92% standard four-option multiple-choice and 8% alternative items (e.g., drag and drop, multi-select, hotspot). Remote proctoring is a delivery option for the same examination.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
3 hours to complete the examination.
What is the passing score?
575 or higher on NCCT's scaled-score range of 200–720; this is not a percentage.
How much does the exam cost?
USD 119 standard NCPT examination fee. Remote testing adds USD 44; a public test site may charge a separate sitting fee.
Official sources and references
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, NCPT Detailed Test Plan introductory paragraph
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
pp. 1–2, Number of Scored Items / Content Categories, complete table
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
p. 3, Essential Knowledge Base
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, effective-date banner
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, introductory paragraph, examination composition and time
- NCPT Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, introductory paragraph, item-type distribution
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 24, Testing Sites
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 23, Language
- NCCT Scoring Scale Update
p. 1, scale scores
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 27, Understanding Your Score
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Exam Fees, NCPT-inclusive row
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 21, Remote Testing Fees & Refund Policy
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Exam Scheduling, public-site fee condition
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