The purpose of this project is to contribute to an effective and efficient national animal health laboratory network through representation on the Sub Committee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards (SCAHLS), strategic planning and support for development of laboratory standards.

Animal Health Australia financially supports development and review of Australian and New Zealand Standard Diagnostic Procedures (ANZSDPs) which provide national standardisation of tests are conducted giving confidence in the accuracy and interpretation of test results.

The company is managing on behalf of SCAHLS, a review of the Australian National Quality Assurance Program (ANQAP) - inter-laboratory proficiency testing.

Animal Health Australia is also represented on a DAFF committee examining how best the national network of animal health laboratories should structured to deliver diagnostic and related services in the next 10 years. A diagnostic capability strategy is a component of the National Animal Health Strategy. This committee is also looking at how to address the shortage of laboratory specialists.

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