 "Delhi govt caps Covid RT-PCR test rate in pvt labs, hospitals at Rs 500")
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.
In a tweet, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Delhi government drastically reduces corona test rates. This will help the common man." According to the order, home collection of samples and testing would cost Rs 700.
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