Covid-19: Maharashtra govt slashes rates for RT-PCR, antigen and antibody tests

The Maharashtra government has decided to cut down the charges for Rapid antigen, antibody and RT-PCR tests in the state.

Amidst the resurgence of a new variant of coronavirus and a possible third wave of infection spread, the Maharashtra government has decided to cut down on the charges for Rapid antigen, antibody and RT-PCR tests in the state.

As per the report published by the Times of India (TOI), an RT-PCR test for a sample at the laboratories will cost Rs 500, while the home collection of the sample will cost Rs 700, under the revised rates.