Maharashtra government reduced the rates for COVID-19 testing for the fourth time with RT-PCR test costing between Rs 500 to Rs 800 and antibody test between Rs 250 and Rs 550.

Now, as per the revised rates shared in a circular dated March 31st by the government, if a person visits a private laboratory for an RT-PCR test, it would cost him/her Rs 500. If the person gets RT-PCR done at his/her home, it would cost Rs 800.

However, samples collected at hospitals for from drive away kiosks would cost Rs 600. Previously, the rates ranged between Rs 700 and Rs 980.

Antibody test would cost a person Rs 250 for ELISA if its conducted in a lab whereas Rs 400 would be collected if the person gets it done from his/her home.

The antibody tests under CLIA method would range between Rs 350 and Rs 550.

A person would pay Rs 150 for a rapid antigen test if done in a laboratory whereas Rs 300 if a sample is collected from home. The rate of CBNAT and TRUNAt test for COVID-19 would cost Rs 1,200.