MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Quality Assurance System

The VMDL Quality Assurance system exists to provide the assurance to you, the client, that the results you receive from us are the best possible work done by trained personnel who are using known and recognized techniques and methods. The VMDL is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and a requirement for accreditation is to have a robust quality assurance system.

AAVLD Accreditation Certificate

Our system is directed by a Quality Manual and the Quality Procedures. These two written booklets outline our policies and practices (Quality Manual) and what areas are covered by written SOPs (Quality Procedures). SOPs, short for Standard Operating Procedures, are written instructions for tests and procedures. As examples, there is an SOP for performing a necropsy and, as well, an SOP for conducting an Influenza A PCR test. These procedures have been tested, either here at the VMDL, at veterinary biomedical companies, or at federal veterinary services laboratories, such as NVSL, with known samples and are proven to be accurate and reliable.

The SOPs are used by experienced personnel and supervisors to train technicians. When technicians have shown their skill and reliability to a supervisor’s satisfaction, they are then allowed to work on client samples. Training documents are signed by the Section Head and filed as a record of this employee training. Training is re-evaluated yearly for all personnel. In line with that, we encourage and support all faculty and staff to attend outside training opportunities, such as courses, symposia and scientific meetings. You have every right to expect the results you receive from us to be accurate, reliable and appropriate for your needs. Our Quality Assurance System is what makes that possible.

QA Site Access
(VMDL Faculty & Staff only)

  • Login to VMDL Quality Assurance SharePoint Site
  • Login to VMDL QA/QC Site (Qualtrax)

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About the VMDL

  • Mission Statement
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  • Login to Quality Assurance SharePoint Site
  • Our Location
  • Basic VMDL Policies
  • Use of VMDL Necropsy Facility

Tests and Fees

  • Tests and Fees
  • Avian Tests and Fees
  • Canine Tests and Fees
  • Equine Tests and Fees
  • Feline Tests and Fees
  • Porcine Tests and Fees
  • Ruminant Tests and Fees
  • Summary List of Tests and Fees

Lab Sections

  • Anatomic Pathology
  • Avian Pathology
  • Bacteriology & Mycology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Histopathology
  • Serology
  • Toxicology
  • Molecular Diagnostics

Message from the Director

The University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and Missouri’s only laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The VMDL is a Level I Lab of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, Tier I Lab of the FDA Veterinary Laboratory Response Network, and a National Poultry Improvement Plan authorized lab. The VMDL maintains an effective quality assurance and quality control program.

The VMDL has formal anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and clinical microbiology training programs. The VMDL faculty hold academic appointments in the Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The director is administratively responsible to the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for the overall operation of the laboratory and its multiple missions of public service, teaching, research and continuing education/extension.

The VMDL faculty and staff work diligently to provide relevant, timely and cost-effective diagnostic services to our clients and to create a positive learning environment for our students and residents. In 2021, the VMDL processed approximately 55,756 accessions and performed more than 162,000 diagnostic tests. The diagnostic service was utilized by veterinarians and owners in 105 counties in Missouri and 43 US states and Canadian provinces.

About the MU VMDL

The VMDL is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The VMDL provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center.

Our Location

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901 E. Campus Loop
Columbia, MO 65211

VMDL News

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VMDL Annual Reports

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VMDL Employment

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  • Pathology Externship

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Links

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  • Veterinary Health Center (VHC)
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