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Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

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Phase 1You are here

Master order of draw, tube additives, and patient identification.

16
hours
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Phase 2

Train specimen processing, rejection criteria, and transport rules.

14
hours
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Phase 3

Drill OSHA/CLIA safety, waived testing, ethics, and timed mixed sets.

20
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Estimated total study time
50 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the AMT CMLA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduation from an accredited medical laboratory assistant program OR completion of an acceptable training program OR equivalent work experience per AMT routes.
Experience
Documented work experience route may require ~1,040 hours within the past 3 years, depending on AMT route.
Additional Requirements
  • Submit AMT application with route-specific documentation
  • Application fee is non-refundable
  • Maintain credential through AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP) every three years

AMT CMLA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (in-person + OnVUE remote proctoring)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

AMT permits multiple attempts under retake fee policies; review the AMT candidate handbook for current waiting periods and limits.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$120 application fee
Total Estimated Cost$120 initial application (excludes optional prep and CCP renewal)
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Free AMT CMLA Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly published by AMT for CMLA specifically; entry-level credentials typically pass at 70-80% with adequate preparation.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

100 Practice Questions

Phlebotomy, processing, waived testing, safety, and scope coverage.

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Adaptive feedback for order-of-draw and rejection-criteria scenarios.

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Aligned to current AMT CMLA outline, CLSI standards, and OSHA/CLIA rules.

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What You'll Study

17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

AMT CMLA Exam Details

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

Administered by AMT (American Medical Technologists)

Official Source
Scaled score of 70
Passing Score
~145
Questions
2.5
Hours
$120
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours (4-8 weeks)
Prerequisites: High school diploma/equivalent and accredited training program OR documented work experience route per AMT eligibility.
Valid for: 3-year certification cycle (AMT CCP)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official AMT (American Medical Technologists) content outline

Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection~25%

Order of draw, tube additives, vein selection, capillary collection, blood cultures, timed/special draws, and patient ID.

Specimen Processing and Accessioning~20%

Labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, serum vs. plasma, hemolysis/lipemia/icterus, and rejection criteria.

Lab Safety and Infection Control~15%

OSHA BBP and HazCom, PPE, sharps safety, fire safety, spill management, and eyewash standards.

Specimen Transport and Distribution~10%

Temperature handling, light-protected analytes, pneumatic-tube exclusions, and STAT/ASAP priorities.

Pre-Analytic Quality~10%

Patient prep, fasting, circadian/posture effects, biological variation, and tourniquet best practices.

Waived and Point-of-Care Testing~10%

Glucose, urinalysis, hCG, A1c, INR, FOBT, rapid strep; QC and troubleshooting per manufacturer IFU.

Quality Control and Documentation~5%

Levey-Jennings, temperature logs, proficiency testing, critical-value reporting, and competency assessment.

Professional Development, Ethics, and Scope~5%

AMT ethics, HIPAA, CLIA personnel tiers, CMLA scope limits, and continuing education.

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