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How much does the NHA phlebotomy exam cost?

The NHA CPT exam application is $134 in the NHA store as of October 2026. Every retake costs the full price again. The other national phlebotomy exams cost $119 (NCCT), $125 (AMT) and $155 (ASCP).

Updated October 2026

Phlebotomy exam fees

PBT (ASCP)$155
CPT (NHA)$134
RPT (AMT)$125
NCPT (NCCT)$119
Official fee pages, October 2026.

The real cost: failing

In 2024, 75.96% of CPT exams were passed. The other quarter paid $134 again after a 30 day wait. Three attempts at least 30 days apart, then a one year wait.

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CPT FAQ

How much is the NHA phlebotomy exam?

$134 for the exam application in the NHA store as of October 2026.

How much does it cost to retake the NHA phlebotomy exam?

The full exam price each time.

What is the cheapest phlebotomy certification exam?

Among the four national exams, NCCT's NCPT is $119; NCCT adds $44 for remote testing.

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More CPT guides

Sources
  1. NHA Store: CPT exam application
  2. NHA Candidate Handbook (updated 10/05/2026)
  3. NHA annual pass rates 2024
  4. ASCP BOC: PBT credential
  5. NCCT: Phlebotomy Technician certification
  6. AMT: Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

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