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Medical Technologist Licensure Exam coverage (MTLE)
Here is exactly what the Medical Technologist Licensure Exam tests: the 6 subjects, how much each is weighted, and every topic under them, mapped straight to the board's published coverage. The ExamJuan reviewer is built one lesson at a time against this outline, so nothing on the exam catches you off guard.
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- Who can take it
- Graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science (BSMT/BSMLS) program from a CHED-recognized school who have completed the required internship and meet the PRC eligibility requirements.
- Format
- 100% multiple choice across six subjects, given over two days. The four major subjects (Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Blood Banking and Serology) carry a 20% weight each; Clinical Microscopy and Histopathologic Techniques with MT Laws and Management carry 10% each.
- When
- Held by the PRC (commonly twice a year, over two days). Confirm exact dates at prc.gov.ph.
- Passing
- 75% general average, with no subject rating below 50%
Table of specifications
Subjects and weights
The MTLE is scored across 6 subjects. Each one counts toward your general average, so the reviewer gives every subject the depth its weight demands.
| Subject | Weight |
|---|---|
| Clinical Chemistry | 20% |
| Hematology | 20% |
| Microbiology and Parasitology | 20% |
| Blood Banking and Serology (Immunohematology and Serology) | 20% |
| Clinical Microscopy (Analysis of Urine and Other Body Fluids) | 10% |
| Histopathologic and Cytologic Techniques, Medical Technology Laws, and Laboratory Management | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Topics
What is tested, subject by subject
Clinical Chemistry
20% of examGlucose, lipids, proteins, enzymes, renal and electrolyte chemistry, endocrinology, and the quality control that keeps every result trustworthy.
- Laboratory safety, specimen collection and handling, and quality control
- Carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, and lipids
- Electrolytes, blood gases, and acid-base balance
- Renal, liver, and cardiac function tests
- Endocrine tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, and toxicology
- Clinical chemistry instrumentation and analytic methods
Hematology
20% of examRed cells and the anemias, white cells and the leukemias, hemostasis and coagulation, and the counts and quality control behind the CBC.
- Hematopoiesis, RBC morphology, and the anemias
- Hemoglobinopathies and hematologic malignancies
- Leukocytes, WBC disorders, and the leukemias
- Platelets, hemostasis, and the coagulation cascade
- Coagulation testing, bone marrow, and the CBC
- Hematology instrumentation and quality control
Microbiology and Parasitology
20% of examIdentifying bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, plus the culture, staining, susceptibility testing, and safety that make the micro lab work.
- Bacterial morphology, classification, and staining
- Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, and non-fermenters
- Mycobacteria, spirochetes, and anaerobes
- Mycology, virology, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Protozoa, nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes
- Diagnostic stages, specimens, and laboratory safety
Blood Banking and Serology
20% of examThe ABO and Rh systems, antibody detection and compatibility testing, blood components and transfusion reactions, and the immunology behind serologic tests.
- The ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems
- Antibody screening, crossmatching, and compatibility testing
- The antiglobulin (Coombs) test and transfusion reactions
- Donor screening, blood components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn
- Immunology basics and serologic tests
- Autoimmune and infectious serology
Clinical Microscopy
10% of examUrinalysis from color to sediment, the casts that localize kidney disease, and the analysis of the other body fluids and stool.
- Urinalysis: physical and chemical examination
- Microscopic examination, casts, and crystals
- CSF, synovial, and other body fluid analysis
- Semen analysis, fecalysis, and pregnancy tests
Histopathologic Techniques, MT Laws, and Management
10% of examFixation, processing, and staining of tissue, the laws and ethics that govern the profession, and the safety and quality systems that run the laboratory.
- Tissue fixation, decalcification, processing, and embedding
- Microtomy, staining, and special stains
- Cytology basics and autopsy specimen handling
- Medical technology laws and professional ethics
- Laboratory management, biosafety, and quality assurance
How the MTLE is passed
A general average of at least 75%, with no subject rating below 50%. You need a general average of at least 75% with no grade below 50% in any of the six subjects (RA 5527, as amended, and the Board of Medical Technology rules). A grade below 50% in a subject is a conditional or failing result.
Next: build a schedule around this outline with the MTLE study plan, or drill it with MTLE practice questions. The full reviewer carries 9042+ original questions with explanations.