RT-PCR test rates capped at Rs 1200 in Assam
The Assam Government has capped RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen test rates at Rs 1200 and Rs 500 respectively in view of a sharp fall in prices of testing equipment which are readily available in the market.
The new rates has brought a relief to the people as the prices have been slashed to half from its original price up to Rs 3500-Rs4500 to get their COVID tests done in private hospitals. The private hospitals and laboratories charged Rs 3,500-Rs 4,500 and some even charged Rs 6,500.
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The latest order issued by the principal secretary to the state health department, Samir K Sinha in a statement said that the maximum rates chargeable for testing RT-PCR test samples which are collected at the labs and hospitals including test cost, PPE kit and other related charges, has been notified to be Rs 1000 but Rs 200 extra could be charged if the RT-PCR test samples are collected from home.
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