Applicants preparing for the Board of Certification examinations in HT and HTL will find valuable assistance in this handy guide. Prepared by ASCP and National Society for Histotechnology, this handy portable guide provides aspiring histologic technicians and histotechnologists with an opportunity for self-examination and practice in taking simulated tests.The guide includes: - Guidelines for taking the test - Information about the development, content, structure and scoring of the test - Practice questions and answers - Image-based questions The study guide covers all subject areas encountered on the exam, including fixation, laboratory operations, microtomy, processing, and staining. The extensive reading list helps direct students to more information to expand and refine their knowledge.In addition to providing valuable help to applicants for preparing for the examination, its explanation of the structure and scoring of Board of Certification examinations makes it an essential text for officials of histotechnology education programs.