Getting tested for Covid-19 will set you back R1400

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Lancet Laboratories said testing for now, even in private labs will be prioritised for individuals that fulfil epidemiological and clinical case definitions and only if referred by a doctor.

Durban - Suspect you may have been infected with coronavirus and want to get your bloods tested? This could set you back around R1400 and medical aid rates may vary depending on your medical aid scheme. This is according to Lancet Laboratories.

Lancet said testing for now, even in private labs will be prioritised for individuals that fulfil epidemiological and clinical case definitions and only if referred by a doctor. "Epidemiological and travel information will still be collected on patients and all results will be shared with NICD which remains the reference centre for this epidemic," Lancet said.

1/2 * Testing for now, even in private labs will be prioritised for individuals that fulfill epidemiological or clinical case definitions and only if referred by a doctor.

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