What is the cost of the test?
For DCC students there is no fee for testing services. A: The test’s goal is to assess your skills in reading, writing and mathematics. A review of mathematics helps refresh those skills. You should ask about the test format, timing and the types of questions asked. By understanding and being familiar with the test format your anxiety level will be reduced. Click “How do I prepare …” for more information.
A. The Surgical Technologist National Certifying Exam fee is $190.00 for AST Members ($45.00 processing fee, $145.00 exam fee). The CST Exam is $290 for non-members ($45.00 processing fee, $245.00 exam fee). The full testing fee must be paid in advance to The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), formerly the LCC-ST. If an applicant is found to be ineligible the exam application fee will be refunded minus the processing fee of $45.00 (see page 5).The First Assistant National Certifying Exam fee is $299.00 for AST Members ($99.00 processing fee, $200.00 exam fee). The CFA Exam is $399 for non-members ($99.00 processing fee, $300.00 exam fee). The full testing fee must be paid in advance to NBSTSA. If an applicant is found to be ineligible the exam application fee will be refunded minus the processing fee of $99.00.
The cost of the test depends on what type of test is being done. The most complete test is the most expensive, costing nearly $2,800. Targeted tests cost much less, in the range of a few hundred dollars. Does insurance pay for the test? Most health insurance companies will pay 80 percent or more of the cost of the test. Some companies pay all of the cost, but others won’t pay any portion. If you are considering this test, call your insurance company and ask about its coverage. How long does it take to get results? It takes about three weeks to a month to get results when the lab is doing the full-gene testing. Targeted testing takes anywhere from two to three weeks. Can a health insurance company raise my rates or drop me from coverage if I test positive? Not usually, though this may depend on whether or not you have group insurance or are self-employed. People with group insurance are usually covered by both federal and state laws, while people who are self-employed are only covered b
The test fee is $20. Some Test Centers only accept cash payments for emissions tests. If this is a concern, you should call the Test Center of your choice, in advance, to verify the types of payments they accept. Test Centers that only accept cash for emissions inspections must have a sign designating the Emission Inspection facility as “Cash Only” visible to the approaching motorist.
