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.

If you have a scheduled appointment or other business at the MTF, please verify with your provider or applicable office within the MTF to ensure there are no changes in schedule. To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Health Services

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Laboratory

We are committed to providing a full range of laboratory tests in a caring environment. We strive to ensure you receive personalized care, starting the moment you arrive at the laboratory's check-in counter. Our phlebotomy team offers fast, convenient, and friendly service, while our medical technologists are dedicated to reporting accurate and reliable test results using state-of-the-art equipment.

All services are walk-in. No appointment necessary. A provider must have entered the order for testing into the MHS GENESIS system. We are not able to process orders from a provider not in the Military Health System.

Services offered

  • Routine blood draws (phlebotomy)
  • Urinalysis 
  • Post-vasectomy testing 
  • General chemistry testing (various tests) 
  • Blood testing (Hematology)
    • CBC (Complete Blood Count): Looks at your red and white blood cells and platelets to check for things like anemia or infection
    • PT, PTT and INR: Measure how well your blood clots. These test help monitor bleeding or clotting problems and check if blood-tinning medicine is working
    • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Checks for inflammation in the body, which can be a sign of infection or other conditions.
  • Antibody testing (serology):COVID/ flu /RSV PCR, Mono Test, RPR

Some blood tests require fasting for a certain amount of time. The fasting time may vary depending on the test. Your doctor will let you know if you need to fast before a blood test. If required, fast 8 – 10 hours.  Only water can be consumed during fasting.

Services NOT offered

  • Toxicology 
  • Semen analysis 
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring 
  • Blood gas 
  • Blood bank/ transfusion services  
  • Microbiology

Important Information

  • Present your DoD ID card to verify eligibility for treatment and ensure accurate patient identification.
  • All specimens must be submitted in properly labeled container with patient name, date of birth, social security or DOD ID, family member prefix, and date.
  • Our lab staff will not provide you with lab results or other Protected Health Information. You will be referred to your health care provider, clinic or customer service. 

Contact Us

Phone

301-677-8830

Hours

Monday–Friday
7:30–11:45 a.m. &
12:30–4 p.m.

See below for delayed opening dates & hours

Location

1st floor

Delayed Openings

Schedule for delayed openings/ early closures:
Oct. 23: Early close at 12:30 PM
Dec. 4: Open at 11:30 AM
Jan. 8: Open at 10 AM
Feb. 5: Open at 10 AM 
Mar. 5: Open at 11:30 AM
April 9: Open at 10 AM
May 7: Open at 10 AM
June 4: Open at 11:30 AM
July 9: Open at 10 AM 
Aug. 6: Open at 10 AM
Sept. 17: Open at 11:30 AM
 
Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.