Quality Control Statement
To whom it may concern:
This is to certify that the Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) at Texas A&M University performs specialized tests of gastrointestinal function with considerable attention to quality control issues. In addition to the use of in-house quality control samples and routine monitoring of assay parameters, the laboratory also participates in the VLA quality assurance program.
Sincerely,
Jörg M. Steiner, med.vet., Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF
Regents Professor
University Distinguished Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine
Faculty Liaison, Office of the Vice President for Research
Dr. Mark Morris Chair of Small Animal Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Director, Gastrointestinal Laboratory
Chair, Executive Committee of University Distinguished Professors
Chair of the Board, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Veterinary Laboratory Association™ Quality Assurance Program
The Veterinary Laboratory Association Quality Assurance Program (VLA-QAP®) is an external proficiency program specially designed for veterinary laboratories and hospitals to provide a confidential means of comparing laboratory internal test results to those of your peers in the veterinary field.