Levels of Diagnosis
The Asia Diagnostic Guide provides guide for the pathogens and diseases listed in the
NACA/FAO/OIE Quarterly Aquatic Animal Disease Reporting System. It was developed
from a large amount of technical contribution from aquatic animal health scientists in the
Asia-Pacific region who supported the regional programme. The Asia Diagnostic Guide
could be effectively used for both farm and laboratory level diagnosis in the region. It
complements the Manual of Procedures for the Implementation of the Asia Regional
Technical Guidelines on Health Management for the Responsible Movement of Live Aquatic
Animals. It also assists countries in expanding national and regional aquatic animal health
diagnostic capabilities to meet the requirements in the International Aquatic Animal Code
and the Diagnostic Manual for Aquatic Animal Diseases of the Office International des
Epizooties (OIE).