Health Services

Pathology and Area Laboratory Services - DPALS

COVID-19 Operations Notice

Due to implement measures to mitigate and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in our facilities, the laboratories Outpatient Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection area hours have changed to 0800-1600.

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

Strep Hotline

  • Hours of Operation: 24/7
  • Phone: 210-916-4455

Main Laboratory

  • Hours of Operation: 24/7
  • Phone: 210-916-2043

Specimen Collection

  • Location: 1st floor Medical Mall
  • Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri
  • Phone: 210-916-1412

Specimen Processing

  • Location: 4th floor Main Laboratory
  • Hours of Operation: 24/7
  • Phone: 210-916-5758

Anatomic Pathology

  • Hours of Operation: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri
  • Phone: 210-916-1845

Blood Donor Center

  • Location: Bldg 1240 Harney Rd., Fort Sam Houston, TX
  • Hours of Operation: 7:30am to noon for walk-in blood donations (platelet donation by appointment)
  • Phone: 210-295-4655

Camp Bullis Laboratory

  • Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 3:00pm, Mon-Fri
  • Phone: 210-295-8041

Pathology

  • Hours of Operation: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri
  • Phone: 210-916-2352

Fort Sam Houston Clinic

  • Hours of Operation: 0730-1600, Mon-Fri
  • Phone: 210-808-3580
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