How much does the NHA CPT exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify current pricing at nhanow.com. Louisiana's state license adds a $40 fee.

What happens if I fail the NHA CPT exam in Louisiana?

NHA requires a 30-day wait before your 2nd and 3rd attempts, then a 1-year wait after a 3rd failure. This national policy applies in Louisiana the same as everywhere else.

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Q: What is the NHA CPT exam format?

120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest), 2-hour time limit, passing score of 390 out of 500 (scaled). This is the same in Louisiana as every other state — NHA's exam is national.

Q: Does Louisiana require a separate phlebotomy license?

Yes. Louisiana is one of only 4 states that requires a separate Clinical laboratory personnel certificate (phlebotomist) on top of national NHA certification.

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Louisiana Phlebotomy Exam — Quick Facts

120

Exam questions

~$117

Exam fee

Required

State license

Retake policy: 30-day wait before your 2nd and 3rd attempts, then a 1-year wait after a 3rd failure (national NHA policy).

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Phlebotomist Pay in Louisiana

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$17.36/hr

Avg hourly wage

$36K

Avg annual salary

-3.69/hr

vs national avg

What's on the Louisiana Phlebotomy Exam?

The NHA CPT exam covers five core domains — identical in Louisiana and every other state. Click any domain to open the study guide and practice questions.

Safety and Compliance

26% of exam

Patient Preparation

20% of exam

Routine Blood Collections

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Answer 10 sample questions — two from each domain — to see where you stand before exam day.

Louisiana Practice — 1 of 10

Which statement best reflects appropriate handling of a laboratory quality control result that falls outside the acceptable range?

How to pass the phlebotomy exam in Louisiana

1Document 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks through a training program or supervised work experience
2Take our free diagnostic quiz to find your weak areas before exam day
3Study the domains where you scored below 70% using our study guides and flashcards
4Register for the NHA CPT exam — ~$117 fee, confirm at nhanow.com
5Complete Louisiana's Clinical laboratory personnel certificate (phlebotomist) before you can legally draw blood

Louisiana Phlebotomy Exam — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NHA CPT exam format?

120 questions (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest), 2-hour limit, 390/500 scaled passing score — the same nationwide.

Does Louisiana require a separate phlebotomy license?

Yes — the Clinical laboratory personnel certificate (phlebotomist).

How much does the exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify at nhanow.com. Plus a $40 state fee.

What happens if I fail in Louisiana?

30-day wait before your 2nd and 3rd attempts, then a 1-year wait after a 3rd failure — national policy.

Louisiana's State Licensure Requirement

Issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). Accepts NHA, ASCP, AMT, and NCCT certifications as part of the licensure application, per LAC 46:XLV.3529. $40 fee for obtaining or renewing.

Also prepare for hands-on competency

NHA certification requires documented venipunctures and capillary sticks performed under your training program's supervision — not a separate NHA-administered skills exam. Use our skills checklists to prepare.

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Step-by-step guide to becoming a phlebotomist in Louisiana.

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Hourly and annual wages, and how Louisiana compares nationally.

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Looking at neighboring states?

State licensure requirements and pay vary by state.

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