Tenet Diagnostics to launch a drive-through RT-PCR Covid-19 tests

Our Bureau Updated - May 02, 2021 at 06:54 PM.

The service will be formally started on Monday

Mumbai: A medic collects swab samples from a person at SpiceHealth's portable RT-PCR testing laboratory, after being virtually inaugurated by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray, in Mumbai, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The mobile lab RT-PCR testing are cheper and reports are generated in 6 hours. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI02_11_2021_000157A)

Tenet Diagnostics is set to launch a drive-through RT-PCR and Covid inflammatory markers blood tests Facility at Hitex in Hyderabad.

The service is currently available on a trial basis for the past couple of days and it will be formally kicked off on Monday. Drive-through screening is the safe and efficient system.

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Tenet Diagnostics is one of the first labs in India to be ICMR accredited to conduct Covid tests.

As cases are on the rise, it is common to see people assemble in large numbers at testing centres and hospitals. Keeping patient safety and convenience in mind, Tenet Diagnostics has set up a drive-through facility for RT-PCR testing and Covid inflammatory markers blood tests, according to a statement.

After the drive in test, Tenet Diagnostics will deliver the report within 24-48 hours. And all this process happens without any contactless.

Published on May 2, 2021 13:24