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District, state or regional veterinary diagnostic laboratories

H S Gosser1, L G Morehouse

  • 1Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Missouri, Columbia 65205, USA.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Veterinary diagnostic laboratories, crucial for early disease detection, benefit from information sharing and quality assurance programs. The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) accreditation ensures high standards for animal health testing and trade.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary diagnostics
  • Animal health surveillance
  • Laboratory accreditation

Background:

  • State and regional veterinary laboratories are pivotal in identifying emerging animal diseases.
  • In the USA, these labs are typically state-affiliated or university-based, with national labs providing reference support.
  • The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) consults and validates state laboratory performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of information sharing and quality assurance for veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
  • To describe the role of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) in advancing diagnostic capabilities.
  • To explain the AAVLD accreditation program's function in ensuring laboratory standards.

Main Methods:

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  • Formation of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) to facilitate information exchange on diagnostic advancements.
  • Establishment of an AAVLD accreditation program to ensure quality assurance in veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
  • Evaluation of laboratories based on organization, personnel, facilities, records, and finances against 'Essential Requirements for Accreditation'.

Main Results:

  • The AAVLD has fostered technological advancement sharing among veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
  • Accreditation status signifies a laboratory's capability to perform tests for national and international animal product commerce.
  • Accreditation assures expertise and facilities for testing various animal types, including food-producing, companion, laboratory, and zoo animals.

Conclusions:

  • Collaboration and standardized accreditation are essential for maintaining high-quality veterinary diagnostics.
  • Accredited laboratories support animal health, facilitate international trade, and ensure reliable disease reporting.
  • The AAVLD accreditation program provides a framework for consistent quality and expertise in veterinary diagnostic services.