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Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCP)

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ASCP ASCP Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Phase 1You are here

Master advanced immunohematology, complex antibody resolution, and molecular typing.

100
hours
2

Phase 2

Focus on therapeutic apheresis, cellular therapy, donor management, and component modification.

80
hours
3

Phase 3

Timed mixed practice with quality systems, regulatory scenarios, and case studies.

50
hours
Estimated total study time
230 hours
That's about 23 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ASCP SBB Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduate-level education or completion of a CAAHEP-accredited SBB program.
Experience
Extensive documented clinical blood banking experience required for most routes.
Additional Requirements
  • Submit application through ASCP BOC portal
  • Schedule and test during eligibility period at Pearson VUE
  • Participate in CMP to maintain active credential

ASCP SBB Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

12-18 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

ASCP BOC permits up to five attempts under one eligibility route; after five unsuccessful attempts, candidates must qualify under an alternate route.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300 non-refundable application fee
Total Estimated Cost$300 initial application (excludes optional prep materials)
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100 Practice Questions

Advanced immunohematology, complex antibodies, apheresis, and cellular therapy.

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What You'll Study

18 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ASCP SBB Exam Details

Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB(ASCP)

Administered by ASCP

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Scaled score 400 (100-999 scale)
Passing Score
100
Questions
2
Hours
$300
Exam Fee
Study time: 180-260 hours
Prerequisites: Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited SBB program or qualifying credential with extensive blood banking experience. Check ASCP BOC for current eligibility routes.
Valid for: 3-year credential cycle (CMP participation required)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ASCP content outline

Advanced Immunohematology25-30%

Complex serologic problem solving, rare antigens, autoantibodies, and molecular typing.

Complex Antibody Identification20-25%

Multiple antibody resolution, adsorption/elution, and high/low-frequency antigens.

Donor Management & Components15-20%

Donor screening, apheresis collections, component manufacturing, and pathogen reduction.

Therapeutic Apheresis & Cellular Therapy15-20%

TPE, cytapheresis, HPC collection/processing, and cryopreservation.

Quality Systems & Regulatory10-15%

AABB standards, FDA cGMP, FACT standards, root cause analysis, and validation.

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