ASCP BOC

Source: ASCP BOC’s Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP) and CG(ASCPⁱ)

Specimen Preparation, Culture, and Harvest

Exam Percentage: 20% - 25%

Description: Specimen collection and transport; verify specimen and test requests; select appropriate culture systems; aseptic culture technique; monitor and document cell growth; select harvest techniques; slide preparation; chromosome banding and staining techniques

Molecular Cytogenetic Testing

Exam Percentage: 15% - 20%

Description: Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) slide preparation, analysis, quality control; microarray theory, limitations, result evaluation and confirmation

Chromosome Analysis and Imaging

Exam Percentage: 45% - 50%

Description: Operate and maintain microscopes and imaging equipment; chromosome selection, analysis, and documentation; chromosome identification; karyogram review

Laboratory Operations

Exam Percentage: 10% - 15%

Description: Label specimens; reagents; operate and maintain laboratory equipment; laboratory safety; quality management and continuous quality improvement; patient confidentiality; professional ethics and/or standards