The Health Department of Haryana (“Department”) has notified revised rates for conducting COVID-19 tests charged by private laboratories:
1. RtPCR Testing – Rs.1200/-
2. Rapid Antigen Testing – Rs. 650/- (already fixed)
3. IgG based ELISA Testing – Rs. 250/- (already fixed)
The above-mentioned amounts are inclusive of GST/ taxes (if any), cost involved in pickup, PPE, packing, transportation of samples, documents, and reporting.
Furthermore, all the laboratories conducting COVID-19 testing have been directed to adhere to the guidelines and SOPs mentioned in the earlier Orders, and follow all testing protocols laid down by ICMR and MoHFW, Govt. of India from time to time.
Background:
Earlier, in Orders dated 19th June, 2020, 21st August, 2020 and 28th August, 2020 the Department had notified rates for testing that had to be adhered by private laboratories. Through the present Order, the Department has reduced the capping price of RtPCR testing further to Rs.1200/- (which was earlier fixed at an amount of Rs.1600/-).
Source: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Haryana