State defines cost of PCR tests in private clinics

The state has set a price of PCR test in private clinics. As Amiran Gamkrelidze, Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, said in response to a question asked by InterPressNews, the cost of a coronavirus test with PCR technology, without taking a sample, would be 150 GEL. And if the tests are given to the clinic by the state, the price will be GEL 50.

According to him, the relevant changes in the government's decree will probably be officially announced today.

"Tests are free of charge for population within the framework of the state programme and in the state clinics. These tests are fully funded by the state.Today, a new resolution was sent to the government by the Ministry, which will determine the cost of the test in the private clinic. As far as I know, this tariff is about 150 GEL. However, if the state gives tests to the private clinic, the price will be reduced by GEL 100. GEL 50 will be paid for the service, salary, etc. This is a tariff set by the state and I hope it will be officially established tomorrow, "Amiran Gamkrelidze said.

According to him, 11 laboratories are already conducting tests. Four of them are state laboratories and three of them belong to three disease control centers.