Proficiency Testing
Vet-LIRN labs participate in a proficiency testing program to demonstrate their preparedness and competency.
Develop New Tests
Vet-LIRN labs also develop new tests and validate tests developed by other labs.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Vet-LIRN monitors veterinary pathogens for antimicrobrial resistance. The labs conduct whole genome sequencing and susceptibility testing.
Promote Health
Through Vet-LIRN, FDA provides a variety of services, infrastructure, training, and funding that improve veterinary medicine and promote public and animal health.
Vet-LIRN Mission
To advance the CVM mission of protecting human and animal health by coordinating a network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
Vet-LIRN Laboratories
Interactive Map of Vet-LIRN Laboratories
Health Threats
FDA leverages Vet-LIRN labs to respond to health threats such as contaminated pet food, animal feed, and veterinary drugs.
Sample Collection
Vet-LIRN labs collect samples from ill animals and perform diagnostic tests not available in FDA labs.
Rapid Food Testing
Vet-LIRN labs provide rapid preliminary food testing data to FDA.
Regulatory Action
FDA uses data from Vet-LIRN labs to support regulatory actions, such as product testing, and to inform the public of health threats.
How To Join
Vet-LIRN consists of local and state partners in the veterinary diagnostic community. To join please contact [email protected].
Laboratories interested in joining will provide capability and capacity and must sign a confidentiality agreement.
Secure Account Request
Click here to request access to the Vet-LIRN secure portal.