The department has observed that some private labs are collecting swabs from residence of the suspected Covid cases to conduct RT-PCR tests and collecting high charges. (Representative Image)
BHUBANESWAR: The health and family welfare department has issued an advisory for private laboratories after getting complaints from the people against these labs. In order to conduct Covid-19 testing in a smooth and hassle free manner through RT-PCR method, this advisory will help.
The department has observed that some private labs are collecting swabs from residence of the suspected Covid cases to conduct RT-PCR tests and collecting high charges. There are also complaints about non-submission of reports in time.