Lab Technicians in New York

To become a licensed clinical laboratory technician in New York state, you will need to do the following:

  • Education: Obtain an Associate degree from certified or accredited clinical laboratory clinical program
  • Exam: Score a minimum of 75 on the ASCP Board of Registry’s examination for Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Fees: Pay $245 for licensing and registration

To become a licensed clinical laboratory technologist in New York state, you will need to do the following:

  • Education: Obtain an Bachelor’s degree from certified or accredited clinical laboratory technology program
  • Exam: Score a minimum of 75 on the ASCP Board of Registry’s examination for Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Fees: Pay $345 for licensing and registration

To become a licensed cytotechnologist in New York state, you will need to do the following:

  • Education: Obtain an Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry) and advanced certificate in cytotechnology program or Bachelor’s degree from a cytology program
  • Exam: Score a minimum of 75 on the ASCP Board of Registry’s examination for Cytology
  • Fees: Pay $345 for licensing and registration

For more detailed information, see the New York State Education Department’s website.