A review of proficiency exercises offered by the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) and Moffett Proficiency Testing Laboratory from 2012 to 2018

Abstract The Food and Drug Administration’s Veterinary Laboratory Investigation Response Network is comprised of more than 40 animal diagnostic laboratories within North America offers voluntary Proficiency Exercises to these participating laboratories. joint Exercise Program run in collaboration with the Center for safety Nutrition Institute Health, located at Moffett Testing Laboratory. From 2012 2018, offered 20 proficiency tests or interlaboratory comparison exercises focused on veterinary analytes interest. program evaluated performance laboratories, individual analysts, methods used. Over six-year period, improved exercise schemes, as well network not routinely seen such tissue naturally occurring residues. Animal can use results assist accreditation, demonstrate proficiency, improve capabilities.