New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday fixed the rates of COVID-19 RT-PCR test in national Capital at Rs 2400 per test inclusive of GST/taxes, if any, with immediate effect.

"The rates for COVID RT-PCR test in Delhi has been fixed at Rs. 2,400 per test inclusive of GST/Taxes if any, the cost involved in picking and transportation of samples, documentation and reporting with immediate effect," read the order.

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Further, the rates recommended are maximum chargeable for sample collected by any facility whether in government or in private. (ANI)

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