The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) seeks to:
Disseminate information relating to the diagnosis of animal diseases
Coordinate diagnostic activities of regulatory, research and service laboratories
Establish uniform diagnostic techniques
Improve existing diagnostic techniques
Develop new diagnostic techniques
Establish accepted guidelines for the improvement of diagnostic laboratory organizations relative to personnel qualifications and facilities
Act as a consultant to the United States Animal Health Association on uniform diagnostic criteria involved in regulatory animal disease programs