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.
Our military clinic remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

Health Services

Laboratory

Welcome to Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi Laboratory. The Laboratory performs a wide range of lab tests in-house including Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, and Microbiology.  Some lab tests including Tissue Examination, PAP smears and non-routine tests are sent to a reference laboratory.
Fasting and Special Diet Specimens - Some tests may require you to fast for up to 12 hours and/or require a special diet.  Your provider of the lab will instruct you before any labs are drawn.
Lab Results - Do not call the lab for your results.  The laboratory personnel can not release results to patients. Contact the clinic where you were seen for results.
Civilian Lab Orders - The lab honors lab orders from outside civilian providers.  Request must be on a legible prescription or lab order forms with your provider's name, address, phone number, and fax number.  Your provider must sign lab orders.  Results will be faxed to your civilian provider once completed.

 

Contact Us

Laboratory
Location

First Floor, Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi 
First Floor Map

Telephone

(361) 961-2470

Hours

Phlebotomy/Specimen collection Monday through Friday 0730-1600
The Laboratory is closed on Sundays and for all federal holidays.
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