Chennai: Medall Healthcare has slashed its RT-PCR test prices in Chennai to Rs 999 at the center and Rs 1,399 at home.

It has also unveiled comprehensive Covid test packages that include RT PCR, Chest CT scan and highly specialised blood tests for effective treatment protocols, priced between Rs 4999 and Rs 8999.

Arjun Ananth, CEO, Medall Healthcare, said, “With vaccines around the corner and cases on the ebb, if we can together pass this phase well, it is better for all of us individually and collectively. Testing early so that one can isolate themselves incase of positive results, is key to limiting the number of cases and for effective pandemic management, as the earlier one identifies and starts taking action, less is the pressure on the healthcare system. Our decision to slash prices at both centers and for home testing is to remove price and convenience as factors from the minds of people and to make this test ubiquitous especially since this is the season when fever symptoms begin to rise. The comprehensive package is relevant as it helps health professionals make the right assessment early, and avoid later complications”.