### Question
How does ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION define eligible laboratory?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 8308a*, **eligible laboratory** is defined as:

> a diagnostic laboratory that meets specific criteria developed by the Secretary, in consultation with State animal health officials, State veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories at institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8308a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 109-ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION**

