Laboratory Technician Exam
Qatar – Department of Healthcare Professions
For laboratory technicians (diploma-level) applying for registration in Qatar.
- Mock test
- 1Free
- Practice questions
- 20
- Syllabus sections
- 6
Mock Tests
1 mock test of 20 questions, 25 minutes, +1 per correct answer, no negative marking. It is free.
About the exam
Qualification
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution (usually 2–3 years of study).
- Valid registration in your home country where it is required.
- Post-qualification laboratory experience (usually at least 2 years) and a Certificate of Good Standing.
How to apply
DHP, Ministry of Public Health, Qatar- 1Check your qualification and experience against the DHP registration requirements for your profession (guidelines on dhp.moph.gov.qa).
- 2Get a job offer from a licensed healthcare facility in Qatar. Applications are made through the DHP online Registration and Licensing System, usually together with your employer.
- 3Complete Primary Source Verification (PSV) of your degree, licence and experience certificates through DataFlow.
- 4Register for the DHP qualifying exam on the Prometric website (exam sponsor: DHP-MOPH Qatar) and book a test centre. DHP expects you to meet its other registration requirements before you sit the exam.
- 5DHP evaluates your file and issues your registration and licence. The licence is activated after you join your employer in Qatar (residence permit and medical fitness test).
Exam pattern & rules
- 150 multiple-choice questions in about 3–3½ hours.
- Pass mark: 50%.
- Computer-based exam in English, delivered by Prometric.
- You can sit the exam up to 5 times.
- Holders of certain recognised qualifications are exempt from the exam (see DHP circulars).
Exam fee
approximate- Prometric exam fee: roughly USD 230–350, paid when you book.
- DataFlow verification: about QAR 990 (nurses, pharmacists, allied health) or QAR 1,210 (doctors and dentists), plus extra for additional documents.
- DHP evaluation and licence fees are charged separately.
Fees and rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements and fees on the official DHP website (dhp.moph.gov.qa) before you apply or pay.
Syllabus
6 sections · with approximate exam weightingSection weights from the DHP Allied Healthcare Professions qualifying examination blueprint for Laboratory Technicians (150 questions). Percentages are worked out from the official question counts.
- 1
Microbiology
20%- Staining, culture media and identification
- Urine, stool and blood cultures
- Parasitology, including malaria films
- 2
Clinical chemistry
20%- Glucose, renal and liver function tests
- Specimen tubes and pre-analytical errors
- Photometry and basic instrumentation
- 3
Haematology
20%- Full blood count and blood films
- ESR and coagulation tests
- 4
Blood bank
20%- ABO and Rh grouping
- Crossmatching and antibody screening
- Storage of blood components
- 5
Serology and immunology
15%- Widal, CRP, VDRL/RPR and other serology tests
- Basic immunology
- 6
Cytology and histology techniques
5%- Fixation, tissue processing and staining
Frequently asked questions
About our mock testsIs the Qatar DHP Laboratory Technician Exam mock test free?
Yes. The Qatar DHP Laboratory Technician Exam mock test is completely free. Create a free account with your email or Google, then press Start mock test on this page. No payment or card is needed, and you can take it as many times as you like.
How many questions are in the mock test, and how long does it take?
The mock test has 20 multiple-choice questions and a 25-minute timer, which gives you about 1¼ minutes per question.
Every correct answer scores 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so it is always worth answering. You can mark questions for review and jump between them with the question palette. The test submits itself when the timer reaches zero, and if the page reloads your answers are kept on that device.
How is the mock test different from the real DHP exam?
The real DHP exam is 150 multiple-choice questions in about 3 to 3½ hours, taken on computer at a Prometric centre. The pass mark is 50%.
Our mock test is a shorter practice set of 20 questions in 25 minutes, so you can do it in one sitting. The real exam allows about 1.2 to 1.4 minutes per question, so the mock timer also helps you practise your speed.
All questions are original. We write them from standard textbooks and the published exam content; they are not leaked or recalled exam questions. A short test cannot predict your real result, so use your score to find the areas you need to revise.
Which syllabus topics do the mock questions cover?
The questions follow the Qatar DHP Laboratory Technician Exam syllabus on this page, which has six sections:
- Microbiology
- Clinical chemistry
- Haematology
- Blood bank
- Serology and immunology
- Cytology and histology techniques
The percentage next to a section shows its share of the real exam; the note at the top of the syllabus says where the figures come from.
Every question is labelled with its syllabus section, so after each test your dashboard shows the sections you are strong in and the ones that need more work. Mock Test 1 includes questions from every section.
Can I see the correct answers and explanations, and retake the test?
Yes. As soon as you submit, you see your score and accuracy, then every question with the correct answer marked and a short explanation. You can filter the list to show only the questions you got wrong or left unanswered.
You can retake the test as often as you like. Your dashboard keeps your past scores so you can follow your progress, and if you set this as your target exam with your exam date, it shows a countdown and daily study goals.