Health Department of Goa notifies revised ceiling rates for various diagnostic tests for COVID-19

The Health Department of Goa (“Government”) has notified capping of rates for various diagnostic tests for COVID-19, which shall be uniform for Government and Private Sector –

Sl. No. Test Method Equipment Final Price
1 Fully-automated RT-PCR Gene Xpert / Abott System Rs. 2340
2 Semi-automated RT-PCR Truenat Rs. 1400
3 Conventional RT-PCR Open ended systems Rs. 1188
4 Rapid Antigen testing Lateral flow immune-chromatography Rs. 580

 

Note: The above-mentioned rates are inclusive of sample transportation and other associated costs.

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