Delhi govt reduces RT-PCR test prices in private labs & hospitals, to cost Rs 500 now
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Delhi govt reduces RT-PCR test prices in private labs & hospitals, to cost Rs 500 now

The state govt also capped the Covid antigen test rate at Rs 300. Home collection of samples and testing rates have been fixed at Rs 700.

   
A health worker conducts rapid antigen tests in Delhi | Representational image | PTI

A health worker conducts rapid antigen tests in Delhi | Representational image | PTI

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday capped the rate of conventional RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 detection in private hospitals and laboratories at Rs 500, according to an order.

Rapid antigen tests at private facilities will cost Rs 300.

Home collection of samples and testing would cost Rs 700, according to the order.

Earlier, the rate of Covid RT-PCR tests at private hospitals and labs was capped at Rs 800.


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