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68K Medical Laboratory Specialist ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Army 68K.
68K
Army MOS score brief
Medical Laboratory Specialist
ASVAB line score targetST 106+
Performs clinical laboratory testing, specimen processing, quality control, records, and supervised diagnostic support.
Good fit if you want health-support work that rewards science, procedures, people skills, and careful documentation.
Patient care, medical support, laboratory support, dental, veterinary, imaging, biomedical, and health-care operations.
Study first
Focus these areas
- Use ST 106+ as the planning target and build science, math, mechanical, and verbal foundations.
- Practice reading detail-heavy prompts and medical or technical vocabulary.
Daily work
What you may do
- Support medical laboratory specialist duties through patient care, clinical tasks, equipment, records, or supervised procedures.
- Follow medical standards, safety rules, documentation steps, and team communication.
68K Army MOS FAQ
Common Medical Laboratory Specialist ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist?
ST 106+ is the source-backed planning target shown on this MeritMarch guide. Treat it as study guidance, not an enlistment promise, because Army requirements, openings, waivers, medical qualification, and recruiter guidance can change.
What does a 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist do?
Performs clinical laboratory testing, specimen processing, quality control, records, and supervised diagnostic support.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 68K?
Start with the score areas tied to ST 106+: General Science, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension, Math Knowledge. If your AFQT is not stable yet, also keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan.
Is 68K guaranteed if I meet the score target?
No. ASVAB scores are only part of Army job access. Current openings, contract options, background checks, medical standards, citizenship rules, waivers, and Army needs all affect whether a MOS is available.
Where did MeritMarch get the 68K score target?
This page uses ST 106+ from Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, 10-68K, reviewed April 30, 2026. It is still shown as planning guidance because official requirements and openings can change.
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Source checked April 30, 2026: Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, 10-68K. Current Army job access still depends on Army policy, openings, medical qualification, background screening, waivers, and recruiter guidance.
More context reviewed April 30, 2026: GoArmy ASVAB entrance test, Official ASVAB military-jobs composites, Army enlisted MOS specifications, Chapter 10C, MeritMarch Army jobs based on ASVAB scores guide.