The DOD FADL complies with Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC) International Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals and performs sample analyses under
ISO 15189/CLIP
and
ISO 17025:2012
standards. Please visit the following links for scopes covered under
ISO 15189:2012/CLIP
and
ISO 17025:2012
Mission:
Provide premier Force Health Protection through innovative, adaptive, timely and accurate testing of all food, water, and diagnostic submissions for DoD through a highly efficient and accredited institution now and in the future.
The DoD FADL is currently comprised of four testing sections: Chemistry, Cholinesterase, Diagnostic, and Microbiology; and two administrative sections: Quality Assurance and Field Technical Support.
For information regarding food or water testing, contact the
Field Technical Support Section.
For information regarding government owned animals or rabies testing, contact the Diagnostic Section.
Information regarding Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) testing is under Pet Travel Requirements.
Hours of Operation:
07:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Standard Time Monday-Friday
CLOSED Weekends & Holidays
Questions concerning importation of pets and high-risk countries for dog rabies please visit the links below:
Traveling with Pets
High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies
Contact Information:
FAVN questions: 210-295-4387/4010/4605 (DSN: 421)
Fax: 210-635-1025
Email Us
Alternate Email
Diagnostic officePhone: 210-295-4736 (DSN: 421)
Email the Diagnostic Office
Food Protection
Phone: 210-295-4708/4210/4783 (DSN: 421)
Fax: 210-295-4612
Email Food Protection
DoDFADL SARS-CoV2-Survelliance Testing
DODFADL SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Testing Hotline: 210-778-9511
DoDFADL SARS-CoV2-Survelliance Testing Email
For food and water samples:
DoD Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory
Attn: Food Receiving
2899 Schofield Rd., Suite 2630
JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-7583
Sample Receiving: 210-295-4210/4708/4219
For diagnostic samples (FAVN, MWD, etc.):
DoD Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory
Attn: Diagnostic Receiving
2899 Schofield Rd., Suite 2630
diagnostic testing.
JBSA Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-7583
Sample receiving area: 210-295-4605
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