How much does the NHA CPT exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify current pricing at nhanow.com.

What happens if I fail the NHA CPT exam in North Carolina?

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina as every other state — NHA's exam is national.

Q: Does North Carolina require a separate phlebotomy license?

No. North Carolina does not require a separate state phlebotomy license — NHA certification alone is generally sufficient.

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North Carolina Phlebotomy Exam — Quick Facts

120

Exam questions

~$117

Exam fee

Not 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).

Phlebotomist Pay in North Carolina

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$20.83/hr

Avg hourly wage

$43K

Avg annual salary

-0.22/hr

vs national avg

What's on the North Carolina Phlebotomy Exam?

The NHA CPT exam covers five core domains — identical in North Carolina 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.

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Overall, which best summarizes the core purpose of the Safety and Compliance domain on the CPT exam?

How to pass the phlebotomy exam in North Carolina

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
5No separate state license needed in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina require a separate phlebotomy license?

No — NHA certification alone is generally sufficient.

How much does the exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify at nhanow.com.

What happens if I fail in North Carolina?

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

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 North Carolina.

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Hourly and annual wages, and how North Carolina compares nationally.

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Looking at neighboring states?

State licensure requirements and pay vary by state.

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