The application fee for the National Phlebotomy Association Certification Examination is $130. The exam is given in two parts and takes three hours to complete. Only partial refunds are given if you are not able to attend, and the reasons for your absence must be documented and are subject to NPA approval. You must bring a picture ID and No. 2 pencil to the examination site. You must receive a score of at least 70 percent to pass. Scores will be sent in the mail eight to ten weeks after the exam. If you wish, you can take the exam again within two to three months, but you must make a full application and pay a fee.
Certification is good for one year, after which your certification can be renewed for a fee of $65 while your certification is current. If your certification lapses, a reinstatement fee of $175 is required. Replacement certification cards and certificates are available for $15, and you may purchase an optional pin stating that the wearer is a Certified Phlebotomist Technologist for $35. Exam prep materials are available from the NPA.