The Marikina Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory promises to give out test results within 24 hours.
The Marikina City coronavirus testing center will prioritize dialysis patients, specially those suffering from cancer, assuring test results within 24 hours.
"Our immuno-compromised residents need to get their results quickly because they really need dialysis treatment. That's why we came up with this agreement with the 8 dialysis facilities in the city to unburden cancer patients," the mayor said in a statement. "In just 24 hours, our laboratory will release the results of our cancer patients. After getting the result, they can immediately avail of dialysis treatment," Teodoro assured.
"As instructed by Mayor Marcy, cancer patients will be prioritized. No more lines unlike at other testing facilities. In Marikina they will get tested immediately," said Llabres.
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