The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

Pathology and Area Laboratory Services - DPALS

The Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS) is responsible for providing responsive, high quality laboratory testing in support of patient care. DPALS offers clinical pathology services to BAMC, the Southern Region Medical Command, and other medical treatment facilities worldwide, using qualified professionals and state of the art methods and instrumentation.

Contact Us

Specimen Collection

  • Location: 1st floor Medical Mall
  • Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
  • Phone: 210-916-1412

Blood Donor Center

  • Location: Bldg 1240 Harney Rd., Fort Sam Houston, TX
  • Hours of Operation: 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for whole blood donations (platelet and plasma donors are by appointment only)
  • Phone: 210-295-4655

Camp Bullis Laboratory

  • Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday
  • Phone: 210-295-8041
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