Pathology and Area Laboratory Services - DPALS

The Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS) provides responsive, high-quality laboratory testing in support of patient care using qualified professionals and state of the art methods and instrumentation. DPALS provides clinical and anatomical pathology services to BAMC, the Defense Health Agency, other medical treatment facilities worldwide.

Our team is comprised of licensed, board-certified Pathologists, certified Medical Technologists and Technicians, and a caring support staff focused on patient care and safety. The laboratory is accredited by The College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP).

Vision

Be the premier clinical laboratory, setting the enterprise standard of innovation and excellence in the Defense Health Agency by providing accurate and timely test results, while maintaining world class medical education training programs.

Mission

Provide quality patient care, training of health care professionals and active-duty readiness. Implement the latest best practices and clinical guidelines in our testing methodologies.

Scope of Service

DPALS provides comprehensive, high-quality laboratory testing across major disciplines-including but not limited to chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, urinalysis, and anatomic pathology-to support patient care at BAMC, the Defense Health Agency, and worldwide MTFs. Our team uses advanced methods and instrumentation to deliver timely, reliable results.