DA-10 shares laboratory practices to DA-5 in a benchmarking activity.

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A team from the Integrated Laboratory Division (ILD) of DA-RFO 5 led by its chief Lorenzo L. Alvina visited DA-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) for the conduct of a benchmarking activity on the latter’s laboratories on March 5, at the agency compound.

On behalf of DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, OIC ILD chief Viralou L. Tuquib, DVM welcomed the group, as DA-RFO 5 ILD embarks on adopting new technologies or methodologies that can further enhance their existing operations.

“I felt honored by your presence, I hope that this activity will provide you with valuable insights about our operational processes, quality control measures, and technological advancements,” she said.

The visiting ILD team went on a guided tour to DA-10’s ILD – RSL, FCAL, and the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, which extends tests and analyses on soil, feeds, animal and plant health and nutrition.

The former group was apprised of the various equipment and facilities employed by the agency, offering an overview of their daily functions and best practices.

According to Alvina, this initiative marks a crucial step in achieving our goal of having a standard laboratory, as it enables us to gain significant insights that would contribute to the overall operational efficiency of our laboratories.

“Through this, we can establish a laboratory that provides accurate and reliable results and services that meet international standards,” he conveyed.
Capping the benchmarking activity, Tuquib pinned her hopes that it has in some ways helped their Bicol region counterpart and is open to the possibility of being of further assistance to them. # (RDME)