RT-PCR test charges reduced in Gujarat

RT-PCR test charges reduced in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: RT-PCR test for Covid-19 will now cost Rs. 1500 in private laboratories instead of existing charge of Rs. 2500. RT-PCR test in which sample is collected through home-visit will cost Rs. 2,000 instead of exiting cost of Rs. 3000. The new charges are to be effective from September 17. This announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel who is also Health minister. The State government had revised RT-PCR test charges lastly in June 25. Prior to that RT-PCR test charges were Rs. 4,500 and Rs. 5,000. DeshGujarat