MLS ASCP Verification: How to Do It?
Why is MLS ASCP verification a vital process?
Do you know the correct process for verifying your ASCP medical lab scientist certificate?
What is the best option for MLS ASCP verification?
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MLS ASCP Verification: How to Do It?
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) presents primary source verification for all its credentials, including the MLS (ASCP).
The MLS ASCP verification can be completed online on the ASCP website by placing an order.
The following are some verification options:
- Verification of Credentials for Background Search Firms, Employers, and Individuals
- Third-Party Verification of Credential Requests
- Verification of Credential & Score Report for the State Licensing Boards (PR, LA, NV, WV, ND, and NY)
- Verification of Credentials for the State Licensing Boards (MT, CA, TN, FL, and HI)
- ASCP NY AND CA Licensure Only Examinations
The ASCP BOC offers a tool “Place an Order” to make your MLS ASCP verification process effortless.
How to Place an Order for Verification?
For successful MLS ASCP verification, you must use “Place an Oder” in the following ways:
- Your first step before placing an order is to login to your ASCP account or create a new one if you do not have one (if you have confusion about your existing account, you can contact ASCP Customer Relations at (800) 267-2727).
- Avoid playing games by creating a duplicate account, you have to login every time before placing an order for verification.
- After login, you will see “Start a New Search,” Click on it and fill out all required information: first and last name, date of birth, last four digits of social security number/8 digit ASCP Customer ID number, and certification category.
- You have to pay $20 for your each attempt for MLS ASCP verification, whether you find your initial match or not.
- Per your request, you will see all valid and expired ASCP certificates (If your order does not match, it is automatically directed to the Board of Certification for a final result and more research.
Best Time for the MLS ASCP Verification
Once you pass the MLS (ASCP) exam successfully, you will get your score report within 4 business days.
You will receive an email notification to login to see your score reports.
After notification, you must review your score report result and apply for credential verification.
Your score report is a requirement for your verification, so must be attentive to get it, because you are not certified without it.
MLS ASCP Verification: Importance
Verification is the process that makes your certificate original by ensuring its reliability and authenticity through an authorized institution like the ASCP Board of Certification.
According to Cheryl Germain, MHS, PA (ASCP)CM
“New medical discoveries and the rapid development of new laboratory technologies requires laboratory professionals to maintain and enhance their skills. Being able to verify your certification demonstrates to your team members and colleagues that you have kept your knowledge and skills up to date.”
Verification is a great protection to shield your certificate from fraudulent.
Abdelhalim Elshawadfy is an ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS ASCP), Specialist in Microbiology (SM ASCP), and Molecular Biology Technologist (MB ASCP) with a distinguished career marked by expertise, continuous learning, and a commitment to elevating the standards of clinical laboratory science. As an ASCP Certification Expert and American Board Certification Expert, Abdelhalim Elshawadfy continues to make invaluable contributions to the field, leaving a lasting impact on the medical community.
