Hi there- I just took the BB Exam in July (I've been a tech for a lot of years, but spent the prior 6 years as a stay-at-home mom, so I didn't qualify to sit for the SBB). I read through the Technical Manual twice. (By read through, I mean I read it cover to cover). I, too, didn't know anyone who had taken it recently, so I had to figure what to do for myself. I figured between the studying I did, and my experience in Blood Banking, I would do okay. Have to tell you, I wasn't too sure how I was doing- the ASCP has a way of wording questions that can be confusing. Passed it the first time, though.... HTH- Laurie