How much does the NHA CPT exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify current pricing at nhanow.com. Washington's state license adds a $145 fee.

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

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

Q: Does Washington require a separate phlebotomy license?

Yes. Washington is one of only 4 states that requires a separate Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) credential on top of national NHA certification.

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Washington 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 Washington

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$23.5/hr

Avg hourly wage

$49K

Avg annual salary

+2.45/hr

vs national avg

What's on the Washington Phlebotomy Exam?

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

Washington Practice — 1 of 10

Standard precautions should be applied to which patients?

How to pass the phlebotomy exam in Washington

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 Washington's Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) credential before you can legally draw blood

Washington 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 Washington require a separate phlebotomy license?

Yes — the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) credential.

How much does the exam cost?

Commonly reported around $117 — verify at nhanow.com. Plus a $145 state fee.

What happens if I fail in Washington?

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

Washington's State Licensure Requirement

Issued by the Washington State Department of Health. Three qualifying pathways: accredited training program, recognized national certification (NHA, ASCP, AMT, or NCCT), or practitioner-supervised training. National certification alone does not authorize phlebotomy work — the MA-P credential itself must be issued.

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 Washington.

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Hourly and annual wages, and how Washington compares nationally.

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Looking at neighboring states?

State licensure requirements and pay vary by state.

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