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2026 Edition · All 5 ASCP PBT Domains

The Complete
ASCP PBT
Study Guide

215 pages covering every domain on the ASCP PBT exam. All five content areas, 150+ practice questions, mnemonics, and a 4-week study schedule.

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ASCP PBT
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2026 Edition

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Complete Table of Contents

Every domain. Every topic. Nothing missing.

The guide maps 1:1 to the ASCP PBT content outline. Every chapter opens with a domain overview, coverage of testable sub-topics, and chapter-end practice questions.

01

Phlebotomy Procedures

41% of exam60 pages
Venipuncture technique step-by-step with diagrams
Capillary (fingerstick & heelstick) procedures
Order of draw - definitive color-coded reference
Needle gauge and tube selection charts
Difficult sticks: obese, elderly, pediatric, IV patients
Special collections: blood cultures, glucose tolerance, timed draws
02

Specimen Handling & Processing

20% of exam38 pages
Temperature-sensitive specimen transport rules
Additive interactions and carryover effects
Centrifugation times, speeds, and serum vs. plasma
Chain of custody for forensic and legal specimens
Rejection criteria and corrective actions
Aliquoting and labeling requirements
03

Non-Blood & Point-of-Care

14% of exam28 pages
Urine collection methods (clean-catch, catheter, 24-hr)
Throat, wound, and NP swab collection
Blood smears - push-wedge technique and staining
POCT: glucose meters, INR devices, blood gas analyzers
Arterial blood gas collection (Allen's test, technique)
Bleeding time and other specialized procedures
04

Patient & Safety Procedures

14% of exam26 pages
Patient ID - two-identifier rule and exceptions
Informed consent and right of refusal
Standard precautions and PPE selection
Sharps safety and needlestick protocols
Transmission-based precautions (contact/droplet/airborne)
Adverse patient reactions: syncope, hematoma, nerve strikes
05

Regulatory & Professional

11% of exam22 pages
HIPAA and patient privacy requirements
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
CLIA regulations and lab accreditation overview
CLSI guidelines referenced on the PBT exam
Laboratory workflow and quality management
Ethical and legal responsibilities of phlebotomists

Also Included

More than a textbook

Six bonus resources packed into the same $39 download - because reading isn't enough, you need to practice and retain.

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4-Week Study Schedule

Day-by-day calendar that takes you from zero to exam-ready in 28 days. Includes daily topic assignments and weekly review milestones.

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50+ Memory Aids & Mnemonics

Unforgettable tricks for order of draw, tube additives, anticoagulant mechanisms, and more high-frequency exam topics.

150+ Practice Questions

Domain-weighted practice questions with full rationale explanations for every answer choice - right and wrong.

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Quick-Reference Tables

Color-coded tube guide, order-of-draw chart, specimen rejection criteria, and temperature requirements - perfect for last-minute review.

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Spaced Repetition System

Integrated with our online flashcard deck - study the guide, then drill the concepts with FSRS-powered cards online.

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Free Lifetime Updates

ASCP changes its content outline? We update the guide - and you get it free. Your purchase never expires.

Use Cases

How students use this guide

Exam Prep

Complete coverage of all 5 ASCP PBT domains with domain-weighted practice questions.

School Supplement

Use alongside your program coursework to fill gaps and reinforce clinical concepts.

Career Change

Transitioning to phlebotomy? Study guide covers prerequisites and clinical foundations.

CE Renewal

Keep current with the 2024–2026 ASCP PBT content outline and clinical updates.

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