Medical Laboratory Specialist Examination
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
For laboratory professionals with a bachelor's degree applying for SCFHS classification as a Laboratory Specialist in Saudi Arabia. SCFHS runs specialist exams by lab discipline (for example clinical biochemistry, microbiology and haematology), so check which one your file is assigned. This mock test covers all the core lab areas.
- Mock test
- 1Free
- Practice questions
- 10
- Syllabus sections
- 6
Mock Tests
1 mock test of 10 questions, 15 minutes, +1 per correct answer, no negative marking. It is free.
About the exam
Qualification
- A bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science (clinical laboratory sciences) from a recognised institution.
- The internship and post-qualification experience SCFHS requires for the specialist grade.
- Valid licence or registration in your home country (where it exists) and a Certificate of Good Standing.
- Diploma holders are classified as laboratory technicians and take the technician exam.
How to apply
SCFHS, Saudi Arabia- 1Create an account on Mumaris Plus, the SCFHS online portal, and submit your professional classification and registration application with your documents. Many applicants apply with a job offer from a Saudi employer.
- 2SCFHS sends your degree, licence and experience certificates for Primary Source Verification (PSV) through DataFlow.
- 3If SCFHS requires the exam for your category, it issues an exam eligibility number (usually valid for about 3 months). Use it to book the exam on the Prometric website.
- 4After you pass and meet the other requirements, SCFHS classifies you (for example as technician, specialist or registrar) and issues your registration and licence.
ℹ️ Applicants with qualifications from some countries or institutions may be exempt from the exam. Check the current SCFHS rules for your profession.
Exam pattern & rules
- 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours.
- Pass mark: 60%.
- Computer-based exam delivered by Prometric, at test centres in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
- Up to 3 attempts. After a failed attempt, ask SCFHS to reactivate your eligibility for the next one.
- Rescheduling: free 30 days or more before the test, USD 50 between 16 and 30 days before, and no refund within 15 days.
- Section weights may vary by about ±5% from the blueprint.
- The pattern above is from the SCFHS Clinical Biochemistry Specialist blueprint; other lab specialist exams follow the same 150-question, 3-hour format.
Exam fee
approximate- Exam fee: roughly SAR 800–1,500 per attempt (third-party estimates; SCFHS does not state it in its exam guides). It is paid by card when you book.
- DataFlow verification: about SAR 1,100–1,800, depending on the number of documents.
- SCFHS application, classification and licence fees are charged separately (roughly SAR 350–1,400 in total).
Fees and rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements and fees on the official SCFHS website (scfhs.org.sa) before you apply or pay.
Syllabus
6 sectionsTopic guide. SCFHS publishes separate blueprints for each lab specialty. The Clinical Biochemistry Specialist blueprint (150 questions) gives: clinical chemistry 50–60%, immunology and serology 15–20%, urinalysis and body fluids 5–10%, laboratory operations 5–10%, patient safety and professionalism 5–10%.
- 1
Clinical Chemistry
- Glucose, lipids, proteins and enzymes
- Electrolytes, acid-base and renal function
- Liver, cardiac and endocrine tests
- Urinalysis and other body fluids
- 2
Haematology
- Blood cell counts and morphology
- Anaemias and haemoglobinopathies
- Coagulation testing
- 3
Microbiology
- Specimen collection, staining and culture
- Identification of bacteria, fungi and parasites
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- 4
Blood Bank
- ABO and Rh grouping and antibody screening
- Crossmatching and blood components
- Transfusion reactions
- 5
Immunology and Serology
- Antigen-antibody reactions and immunoassays
- Serology of infectious diseases
- 6
Laboratory Operations
- Quality control and quality assurance
- Laboratory safety and biohazard waste
- Patient safety and professionalism
Frequently asked questions
About our mock testsIs the SCFHS Medical Laboratory Specialist Examination mock test free?
Yes. The SCFHS Medical Laboratory Specialist Examination 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 10 multiple-choice questions and a 15-minute timer, which gives you 1½ 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 SCFHS exam?
The real SCFHS exam is 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, taken on computer at a Prometric centre. The pass mark is 60%.
SCFHS runs separate lab specialist exams by discipline (for example clinical biochemistry, microbiology and haematology). This mock test is a general laboratory test that mixes the main disciplines.
Our mock test is a shorter practice set of 10 questions in 15 minutes, so you can do it in one sitting. The real exam allows about 1.2 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 SCFHS Medical Laboratory Specialist Examination syllabus on this page, which has six sections:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Haematology
- Microbiology
- Blood Bank
- Immunology and Serology
- Laboratory Operations
Our syllabus for this exam is a topic guide without section weights.
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.