Labs told to provide RT-PCR results within 24 hours

April 22, 2021 04:21 am | Updated 04:21 am IST - Bengaluru

Following directions from the Karnataka High Court, the State Health Department has directed all laboratories and testing agencies to provide RT-PCR test results within 24 hours and update the same on the ICMR portal.

A circular in this regard was issued on Wednesday by Jawaid Akhtar, Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare.

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