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.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

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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