Content Areas

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

Major content areas covered:

Specimen Preparation, Culture, and Harvest

• Specimen Preparation
• Specimen Culture
• Culture Harvest
• Chromosome Banding & Staining Techniques

Molecular Cytogenetic Testing

• Prepare FISH Slides
• Analyze FISH Slides
• FISH Quality Control
• Microarray

Chromosome Analysis and Imaging

• Microscope & Imaging Equipment
• Selection, Analysis, & Documentation
• Identification & Karyogram Review

Laboratory Operations

• Laboratory Practice
• Laboratory Safety
• Quality Management & CQI
• Professional Standards