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10 Best Medical Lab Technician Certifications of 2026
This list is for lab technicians, students in MLT and MLS programs, and phlebotomists who need to pick a certifying body. We compared documented eligibility routes, exam structure, published fees and renewal rules for ten credentials from the ASCP Board of Certification, American Medical Technologists (AMT), the AAB Board of Registry and NCCT. Scores weigh features (recognition, scope and career reach) at 40 percent, ease of access (eligibility routes and testing) at 30 percent and value (fees and upkeep) at 30 percent. ASCP and AAB fee pages could not be checked from our location, so their prices are marked pending; confirm current fees on the vendor page before applying.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 10, 2026 · 10 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 10, 2026
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For most technicians finishing an accredited associate program, MLT(ASCP) is the credential to earn first, and MLS(ASCP) is the next step once you hold a bachelor's degree or want scientist-level roles. AMT's MLT and MLS are credible alternatives with clear fees that already include the first year of upkeep, and AMT publishes which state licensure boards accept its exams. AAB's MLT and MT suit people in states that recognize AAB exams or who want to test discipline by discipline. If you are starting below the technician level, phlebotomy and lab assistant credentials from ASCP, AMT and NCCT are cheaper first steps.
Top picks
Best overall
ASCP MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
8.6 / 10
Graduates of accredited MLT programs who want a generalist credential with a direct upgrade path to MLS(ASCP).
Read the review →Runner-up
ASCP MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
8.3 / 10
Graduates of NAACLS accredited MLS programs and MLT(ASCP) holders moving up to scientist roles.
Read the review →Also great
AMT MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
8.2 / 10
Technicians who want a clear all-in fee and an alternate route for coursework outside a formal MLT program.
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASCP MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) | Graduates of accredited MLT programs who want a generalist credential with a direct upgrade path to MLS(ASCP). | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.6 |
| 2 | ASCP MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) | Graduates of NAACLS accredited MLS programs and MLT(ASCP) holders moving up to scientist roles. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.3 |
| 3 | AMT MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) | Technicians who want a clear all-in fee and an alternate route for coursework outside a formal MLT program. | $220 application fee, including the exam and first annual fee | 8.2 |
| 4 | AMT MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) | Bachelor's-degree graduates and MLT holders who want a scientist credential from AMT. | $245 application fee, including the exam and first annual fee | 7.9 |
| 5 | ASCP PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) | People entering the lab without a degree who want an ASCP credential to start with. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 7.8 |
| 6 |  AAB MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) | Technicians in states that recognize AAB exams, including those still finishing training. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 7.7 |
| 7 | AMT RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) | Phlebotomists who want low upkeep and a route based on on-the-job training. | $125 application fee, including the exam and first annual fee | 7.6 |
| 8 | AAB MT (Medical Technologist) | Degree holders who want to certify one discipline at a time or work in AAB-recognizing states. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 7.5 |
| 9 | AMT CMLA (Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant) | Lab assistants and specimen processors who want certification without an MLT degree. | $135 application fee, including the exam and first annual fee | 7.3 |
| 10 |  NCCT NCPT (National Certified Phlebotomy Technician) | Students at NCCT-authorized schools and phlebotomists who want the lowest exam fee. | $119 exam fee | 7.2 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
ASCP MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
The ASCP Board of Certification's generalist credential for associate-level medical laboratory technicians.
ascp.org8.6
out of 10
Best for: Graduates of accredited MLT programs who want a generalist credential with a direct upgrade path to MLS(ASCP).
MLT(ASCP) is the credential most associate-level technicians should aim for first. The ASCP Board of Certification's main route asks for an associate degree or 60 semester hours plus completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program within the last five years, and it also offers a military route and experience-based routes. The exam is a single generalist test, so one pass covers the core disciplines a hospital or reference lab expects. Once certified, you renew through the Credential Maintenance Program every three years; from January 1, 2026 ASCP also issues a Credly digital badge when you complete it. If a credential lapses, ASCP lets you reinstate it within ten years by completing the CMP and paying the fees. The rules are strict on paperwork: you can apply for only one category every three months and fees are non-refundable. We could not load ASCP's fee page from our location, so treat the price as pending. We rank it first because it pairs broad recognition with a direct upgrade path to MLS(ASCP).
Standout feature
The only MLT credential here with a dedicated route into the matching ASCP scientist credential.
Use cases
New MLT program graduates
Get certified before a first hospital lab job
Outcome: A generalist credential most lab employers recognize
Military lab technicians
Move into civilian clinical labs
Outcome: Certification through the military route
Key features
- Education route for an associate degree or 60 semester hours plus a NAACLS or ABHES accredited MLT program within the last 5 years
- Military route for U.S. military medical laboratory training
- Generalist exam covering the core clinical laboratory disciplines
- Renewal through the ASCP BOC Credential Maintenance Program every three years
- Credly digital badge for holders who complete the CMP from January 1, 2026
Pros
- Accepts both NAACLS and ABHES accredited MLT programs
- Natural stepping stone to MLS(ASCP) through a dedicated MLT route
- Expired credentials can be reinstated within ten years without retesting
Cons
- Fee could not be confirmed from our location, so check it before applying
- You can apply for only one ASCP category within a three-month period
- Application fees are non-refundable
Rank 2 · Runner-up
ASCP MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
ASCP's bachelor's-level generalist credential for medical laboratory scientists.
ascp.org8.3
out of 10
Best for: Graduates of NAACLS accredited MLS programs and MLT(ASCP) holders moving up to scientist roles.
MLS(ASCP) is the scientist-level counterpart to the MLT and the strongest credential here for anyone with a bachelor's degree. Its main route asks for a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program within the last five years. Technicians already holding MLT(ASCP) can qualify through a separate route that adds a degree with set biology and chemistry hours and two years of clinical experience, which makes the pair a natural career ladder. Renewal runs on ASCP's three-year Credential Maintenance Program, and ASCP states the MLS needs 36 points per cycle. The exam is a single generalist test, so it is harder to pass than a technician exam and the eligibility bar is higher, which is why it scores lower than the MLT on ease of access. Lapsed credentials can be reinstated within ten years. As with all ASCP credentials, fees are non-refundable and we could not load the fee page from here, so the price is pending.
Standout feature
The broadest generalist credential in the list, with a built-in upgrade route from MLT(ASCP).
Use cases
MLS program graduates
Qualify for scientist-level bench roles
Outcome: A bachelor's-level generalist credential
Experienced MLT(ASCP) holders
Move up without starting over at another body
Outcome: Upgrade through the MLT route
Key features
- Main route: bachelor's degree plus a NAACLS accredited MLS program within the last 5 years
- Upgrade route for MLT(ASCP) holders with a degree, required biology and chemistry hours and clinical experience
- Generalist exam across the clinical laboratory disciplines
- 36 Credential Maintenance Program points per three-year cycle
- International version, MLS(ASCPi), for candidates trained outside the U.S.
Pros
- Highest scope credential in this list for generalist lab work
- Clear upgrade path for working MLT(ASCP) technicians
- Published 36-point CMP requirement makes renewal easy to plan
Cons
- Needs a bachelor's degree, so it is out of reach for associate-only technicians
- The MLT upgrade route asks for two years of clinical experience
- Fee could not be confirmed from our location
Rank 3 · Also great
AMT MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
American Medical Technologists' technician credential, with education, military and alternate education routes.
americanmedtech.org8.2
out of 10
Best for: Technicians who want a clear all-in fee and an alternate route for coursework outside a formal MLT program.
AMT's MLT is the main alternative to ASCP for technicians, and its pricing is the most transparent in the category. The $220 application fee covers the application, the exam and the first annual fee. The education route asks for an associate degree from a NAACLS or other accredited MLT program within the last five years, or six months of approved lab experience if you graduated earlier. An alternate education route accepts at least 60 semester hours with 24 hours of lab science or specific science courses, and a military route covers the 50-week U.S. program. All routes require clinical rotations or verified experience across blood banking, microbiology, chemistry and hematology. You test at a Pearson VUE center or at school. After that, AMT charges $110 a year, rising to $120 for dues on or after February 1, 2027, and expects 45 CCP points over three years. AMT publishes a list of state licensure authorities that recognize its MLT exam, which is worth checking first.
Standout feature
The only technician fee in this list that already includes the first annual renewal.
Use cases
Students with lab coursework but no formal MLT program
Qualify through the alternate education route
Outcome: A technician credential without a second degree
Technicians in states that accept AMT
Get licensed with a predictable fee
Outcome: Certification with the first year of upkeep included
Key features
- Education route for an associate degree from a NAACLS or accredited MLT program
- Alternate education route based on 60 semester hours with 24 hours of lab or science courses
- Military route for the 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory program
- Exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or at your school
- Practice exam, fundamentals course and an online eligibility assistant
Pros
- Fee includes the application, exam and first annual fee
- Alternate education route opens the exam to more applicants
- AMT publishes which state licensure authorities recognize its MLT exam
Cons
- Annual fee of $110 rises to $120 for dues on or after February 1, 2027
- Requires 45 CCP points over each three-year cycle
- COVID testing and research experience do not count toward eligibility
Rank 4
AMT MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
AMT's bachelor's-level scientist credential, formerly known as Medical Technologist.
americanmedtech.org7.9
out of 10
Best for: Bachelor's-degree graduates and MLT holders who want a scientist credential from AMT.
AMT's MLS is the scientist-level credential from the same body as its MLT, and it follows the same transparent fee model. The $245 application fee includes the exam and the first annual fee. The education route requires a bachelor's degree from a NAACLS or other accredited MLS program within the last five years; earlier graduates need one year (2,080 hours) of approved lab experience in the last five years. A second route accepts a bachelor's degree from any accredited institution combined with an accredited MLT program or the 50-week U.S. military laboratory course, which suits working technicians. As with the MLT, all routes require clinical rotations or verified experience across blood banking, microbiology, chemistry and hematology, and COVID testing or research work does not count. Upkeep is $110 a year, rising to $120 for dues on or after February 1, 2027, plus 45 CCP points every three years. It scores below MLS(ASCP) on recognition, but its fees are clearer.
Standout feature
Accepts any accredited bachelor's degree when combined with an MLT program or military training.
Use cases
MLT holders with a non-lab bachelor's degree
Upgrade to a scientist credential
Outcome: MLS certification through the MLT route
MLS program graduates
Certify with a fixed, published fee
Outcome: A scientist credential with year one of upkeep included
Key features
- Education route for a bachelor's degree from a NAACLS or accredited MLS program
- MLT or military route: bachelor's degree plus an accredited MLT program or the 50-week military course
- Alternate education route for science coursework
- Clinical rotations or verified experience in all four core disciplines
- Exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or at school
Pros
- Fee includes the application, exam and first annual fee
- MLT route lets technicians with any bachelor's degree move up
- Same renewal rules as AMT's MLT, so upkeep is easy to plan
Cons
- Graduates over five years out need one year (2,080 hours) of recent lab experience
- Annual fee of $110 rises to $120 for dues on or after February 1, 2027
- 45 CCP points required every three years
Rank 5
ASCP PBT (Phlebotomy Technician)
ASCP's entry-level credential for blood collection, the first rung of its lab career ladder.
ascp.org7.8
out of 10
Best for: People entering the lab without a degree who want an ASCP credential to start with.
PBT(ASCP) is not a technician credential, but it is where many lab careers start, and it belongs in a list about choosing a certifying body because it keeps you inside ASCP's system. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus one of several routes: a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program within the last five years, an acceptable two-part formal structured program, or a year of phlebotomy work in an acceptable laboratory within the last five years. Structured program applicants must finish the program before they apply. Holding the PBT also feeds ASCP's Medical Laboratory Assistant route, which pairs it with a year of lab assistant experience. Renewal follows ASCP's three-year Credential Maintenance Program. The limits are plain: it covers blood collection and specimen handling, not lab testing, so it will not qualify you for MLT jobs on its own. We could not confirm the fee from our location, so treat it as pending.
Standout feature
The lowest rung of the ASCP ladder, and it counts toward the MLA(ASCP) route.
Use cases
High school graduates
Get a first lab job drawing blood
Outcome: An ASCP credential with no degree required
Phlebotomists planning ahead
Build toward ASCP's lab assistant credential
Outcome: A route into MLA(ASCP)
Key features
- High school diploma plus a NAACLS accredited phlebotomy program within the last 5 years
- Route for an acceptable two-part formal structured phlebotomy program
- Work experience route with one year of phlebotomy in an acceptable laboratory
- Leads into the MLA(ASCP) lab assistant credential
- Renewal through ASCP's three-year Credential Maintenance Program
Pros
- No college degree needed
- Counts toward ASCP's Medical Laboratory Assistant route
- Several routes, including work experience
Cons
- Covers blood collection only, not testing
- Fee could not be confirmed from our location
- Structured program applicants must finish the program before applying
Rank 6
AAB MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)
The AAB Board of Registry's technician credential, earned through a generalist exam.
aab.org7.7
out of 10
Best for: Technicians in states that recognize AAB exams, including those still finishing training.
The AAB Board of Registry is the third major U.S. certifier for lab personnel, and its MLT follows a different design from ASCP and AMT. Candidates need a high school diploma plus an HHS-approved clinical laboratory training program, or an associate degree in laboratory science, or a U.S. military medical laboratory course. Then they take the MLT(AAB) Generalist exam, which combines a basic knowledge section with chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology and microbiology. The scoring is strict: you need at least 50 percent in each discipline and 60 percent on basic knowledge and overall, and failing one part fails the exam. A useful feature is provisional status: candidates who pass before finishing required training are listed as MLT-P(AAB) until they complete it. Applications are accepted online only. AAB lists the states that recognize its examinations for licensure, so check that list first. AAB's site did not load from our location, so fees are marked pending.
Standout feature
The only MLT here that offers provisional status to candidates who pass before training is complete.
Use cases
Trainees close to finishing a lab program
Test early and hold provisional status
Outcome: MLT-P(AAB) until training is documented
Technicians in AAB-recognizing states
Meet a state exam requirement
Outcome: A recognized technician credential
Key features
- High school diploma plus an HHS-approved clinical laboratory training program
- Alternate routes for an associate degree in laboratory science or a U.S. military lab course
- Generalist exam: basic knowledge plus chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology and microbiology
- Provisional MLT-P(AAB) status if you pass before completing training
- Online-only applications
Pros
- Provisional status lets you test before training is complete
- Several entry routes, including military training
- AAB lists the states that recognize its exams
Cons
- Failing one discipline fails the whole generalist exam
- Recognized in fewer places than ASCP or AMT
- AAB's site was unreachable from our location, so fees are pending
Rank 7
AMT RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician)
AMT's phlebotomy credential, with education, work-based learning, work experience and instructor routes.
americanmedtech.org7.6
out of 10
Best for: Phlebotomists who want low upkeep and a route based on on-the-job training.
AMT's RPT is a practical entry credential with more ways in than most phlebotomy exams. The education route asks for a phlebotomy course with at least 120 didactic clock hours, or a NAACLS accredited program. The competency and work-based learning route combines 40 classroom hours with 160 hours of guided work, which fits high school programs, workforce programs and apprenticeships. Experienced phlebotomists can apply with 1,040 hours of work in the past three years, and instructors have their own route. Every route requires a signed checklist showing at least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures. The $125 fee covers the application, exam and first annual fee, and you test at a Pearson VUE center or at school. Upkeep is $75 a year, rising to $85 for dues on or after February 1, 2027, plus 24 CCP points over three years. As with any phlebotomy credential, it does not qualify you for lab testing roles.
Standout feature
The only credential here with a route built on 160 hours of guided work.
Use cases
Apprentices and workforce program trainees
Certify through supervised work
Outcome: A phlebotomy credential via the work-based route
Uncertified working phlebotomists
Formalize six months of experience
Outcome: Certification through the work experience route
Key features
- Education route: a phlebotomy course with at least 120 didactic clock hours
- Competency and work-based learning route: 40 classroom hours plus 160 hours of guided work
- Work experience route: 1,040 hours as a phlebotomy technician in the past 3 years
- At least 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures on every route
- Exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or at school
Pros
- Fee includes the application, exam and first annual fee
- Work-based learning route suits apprenticeships and workforce programs
- Lowest renewal point requirement among AMT lab credentials
Cons
- Annual fee of $75 rises to $85 for dues on or after February 1, 2027
- Phlebotomy only, not a testing credential
- Skills checklist must be signed off for every route
Rank 8
AAB MT (Medical Technologist)
The AAB Board of Registry's technologist credential, available by discipline or as a generalist.
aab.org7.5
out of 10
Best for: Degree holders who want to certify one discipline at a time or work in AAB-recognizing states.
AAB's MT takes a different approach from the MLS credentials above: you can earn it discipline by discipline or as a generalist. That suits lab staff who work in one area, such as chemistry or microbiology, and want to certify that area first. Eligibility routes accept a doctoral, master's or bachelor's degree with a major in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology field, and there is also a route for an associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Every route requires documented lab training, including at least three months of full-time high-complexity testing in each discipline you certify, within the past ten years. The generalist option uses the same strict scoring as the AAB MLT exam. Applications are online only, and AAB lists the states that recognize its exams for licensure. We could not reach AAB's site from our location, so fees are pending. For broad portability, MLS(ASCP) remains the stronger choice.
Standout feature
The only technologist credential here that can be earned one discipline at a time.
Use cases
Chemistry or microbiology bench staff
Certify in their own discipline first
Outcome: MT(AAB) by discipline
Science graduates in AAB-recognizing states
Meet a state technologist exam requirement
Outcome: A technologist credential from a recognized board
Key features
- Earn the MT by discipline or as a generalist
- Degree routes in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology fields
- Associate degree route with a clinical laboratory science or medical technology major
- Requires documented training, including three months of full-time high-complexity testing per discipline within ten years
- Online-only applications
Pros
- Discipline-by-discipline option suits specialists
- Accepts a wide range of science degrees
- AAB lists the states that recognize its exams
Cons
- High-complexity testing experience is required in each discipline
- Narrower recognition than ASCP's MLS
- AAB's site was unreachable from our location, so fees are pending
Rank 9
AMT CMLA (Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant)
AMT's credential for lab assistants who prepare, handle and process specimens.
americanmedtech.org7.3
out of 10
Best for: Lab assistants and specimen processors who want certification without an MLT degree.
The CMLA sits between phlebotomy and the MLT. It is aimed at lab assistants who prepare, handle and process specimens, a role that phlebotomy credentials do not fully describe. The education route asks for a program of at least 320 clock hours that includes at least 120 hours of clinical laboratory experience. If you already work in a lab, the work experience route needs a high school diploma or GED plus 1,040 hours (six months) in the past three years where laboratory technology was the main focus. Instructors also have a route. The $135 fee covers the application, exam and first annual fee, and you can test at a Pearson VUE center or at school. Upkeep is $75 a year, rising to $85 for dues on or after February 1, 2027, plus 30 CCP points every three years. It is a useful credential for processing and accessioning jobs, but it will not qualify you to perform and release patient test results.
Standout feature
The only credential here built specifically for specimen processing and lab assistant work.
Use cases
Specimen processors
Certify six months of lab work
Outcome: A lab assistant credential via work experience
Students in lab assistant programs
Certify on graduation
Outcome: A credential for processing and accessioning roles
Key features
- Education route: a program of at least 320 clock hours, including 120 hours of clinical lab experience
- Work experience route: 1,040 hours in the past 3 years with lab technology as the main focus
- Instructor route
- Competency checklist for program graduates
- Exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or at school
Pros
- Fee includes the application, exam and first annual fee
- Covers specimen processing work that phlebotomy credentials do not
- Work experience route needs only a high school diploma
Cons
- Not a testing credential, so it does not replace the MLT
- Annual fee of $75 rises to $85 for dues on or after February 1, 2027
- 30 CCP points required every three years
Rank 10
NCCT NCPT (National Certified Phlebotomy Technician)
NCCT's phlebotomy credential, open to program graduates, experienced phlebotomists and military-trained candidates.
ncctinc.com7.2
out of 10
Best for: Students at NCCT-authorized schools and phlebotomists who want the lowest exam fee.
NCCT's NCPT is the cheapest way into lab work in this list, with a published exam fee of $119. NCCT certifies medical assistants, ECG technicians, phlebotomists and several other allied health roles, but it does not offer a medical laboratory technician or scientist credential, which is why it ranks last for anyone choosing a lab certifying body. The NCPT is open to current students and recent graduates of NCCT-authorized phlebotomy programs, to people with one year of full-time phlebotomy experience in the U.S. within the past five years, and to candidates trained during U.S. military service. Applicants must document 50 venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures, or 100 and 25 in Louisiana, and NCCT publishes separate experience rules for California. NCCT runs an online eligibility check and sells optional practice exams and an Interactive Review System. It is a sensible first credential for a phlebotomy job, but plan on ASCP or AMT when you move up to technician work.
Standout feature
The lowest published exam fee of any credential in this list.
Use cases
Students at NCCT-authorized schools
Certify at the end of a phlebotomy course
Outcome: A phlebotomy credential for $119
Military-trained phlebotomists
Convert service training to a civilian credential
Outcome: Certification through the military route
Key features
- Route for students and recent graduates of NCCT-authorized phlebotomy programs
- Experience route: one year of full-time phlebotomy work in the U.S. in the past 5 years
- Route for phlebotomy training during U.S. military service
- Skills proof of 50 venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures, or 100 and 25 in Louisiana
- Optional practice exams and Interactive Review System
Pros
- Lowest published exam fee in this list
- Online eligibility check before you apply
- Separate rules published for California and Louisiana
Cons
- NCCT does not offer an MLT or MLS credential, so there is no path up within NCCT
- Phlebotomy only, not a testing credential
- Program route depends on attending an NCCT-authorized school
Frequently asked questions
+Which lab tech certification is best?
MLT(ASCP) is the best choice for most technicians with an associate degree from an accredited MLT program, and MLS(ASCP) is the best choice with a bachelor's degree. AMT's MLT is the strongest alternative, at $220 including the exam and first annual fee.
+Which MLT certification is best?
MLT(ASCP) ranks first in our comparison because it accepts NAACLS and ABHES program graduates and leads directly into MLS(ASCP). AMT's MLT is close behind and adds an alternate education route for 60 semester hours of lab or science coursework. AAB's MLT fits states that recognize AAB exams and offers provisional status before training is complete.
+What is the best MLT certification to get first?
Get the credential your state licensing board and target employers accept, which for most people is MLT(ASCP). If your state accepts AMT, its MLT costs $220 with the first annual fee included, then $110 a year and 45 CCP points every three years.
+Which ASCP certification is best?
It depends on your education. MLS(ASCP) has the widest scope and needs a bachelor's degree and a NAACLS accredited MLS program. MLT(ASCP) is the best ASCP credential for associate-degree technicians, and PBT(ASCP) is the entry point if you have no lab degree.
+What is the cheapest medical lab certification?
NCCT's NCPT phlebotomy exam costs $119, and AMT's RPT costs $125 including the first annual fee. For a technician credential, AMT's MLT costs $220 including the exam and first annual fee.
+How do you keep a lab technician certification active?
ASCP credentials renew through the Credential Maintenance Program every three years, with 36 points for the MLS. AMT charges $110 a year for MLT and MLS holders, rising to $120 for dues on or after February 1, 2027, and requires 45 CCP points over three years.
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Updated November 10, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
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