Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory 

The DoD Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL) external link – Accredited public health laboratory services to support worldwide DoD Force Health Protection through scientifically sound, timely & accurate testing.

Diagnostics Section – Human, animal & arthropod specimen analysis for disease surveillance & outbreak investigation. 
• Services include testing for rabies, leishmaniasis, brucellosis, ehrlichiosis, Q fever & other public health diseases
• The Diagnostics Division takes great pride in supporting the health & combat readiness of Military Working Dogs (MWD) worldwide & the international travel of pets belonging to military Families

Food Microbiology & Chemistry Sections– Protect the force by ensuring food safety, fitness for consumption, & contractual compliance through microbiological, chemical, & toxicological testing of food & bottled water.
• Sample matrices include dairy products, meat & fish products, prepared salads & sandwiches, operational rations, animal feeds, canned/packaged foods, fresh fruits & vegetables, cosmetics, vitamins, & drugs

Cholinesterase Reference Laboratory- Occupational health medical surveillance, reference laboratory & database repository in support of the DoD Chemical Surety Program.

General information, sample submission instructions & submittal forms can be found at the DoD Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory link above.

 

Contact Information

Name: DoD Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory 
Email Address:  
Telephone: 210-295-4604/4488 
DSN: (312) 421-4604/4488 
Mailing Address:
DOD Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory
Public Health Command Region - South
2899 Schofield Road, Suite 2630
Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-7583
 

More information on the FADL and Laboratory Services can be found under the Topics & Services' subject of Laboratory Sciences Food Analysis and Diagnostics.

 

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