COVID-19 Test at Home in Kolkata: Same Day Report [2024]
Bookmerilab provides COVID RT PCR Testing at home in Kolkata. Some of our ICMR Approved partner labs are Thyrocare technologies, SRL Lab, Dr Lal Pathlabs. The Government-approved COVID test price in Kolkata is Rs 900. You can also visit a diagnostic centre nearby and the price for a lab visit is Rs 500.
COVID Test Price in Kolkata
The Kolkata government has fixed the prices for the COVID test in Kolkata. However, the price depends on the method and mode of sample collection.
| Test Method/ Collection | Price |
|---|---|
| RT PCR Lab Visit | Rs 500 |
| RT PCR at Home | Rs 900 |
| RT PCR at Kolkata Airport | Rs 600 |
| Rapid RT PCR at Kolkata Airport | Rs 2900 |
| CBNATT/ TruNAAT (Few countries accept this method) | Rs 2400 |
| Rapid Antigen Kit (Self Test) | Rs 300 |
| Kolkata Government Hospital / Clinics | Free |
ICMR Approved Popular Labs in Kolkata
Some of the diagnostic centres approved for COVID testing in Kolkata by ICMR are
- Thyrocare
- SRL Lab
- Suraksha Diagnostic
- Dr. Lal Pathlabs
- Remedy Life Care
- Tata Medical Center
COVID-19 Test at Home in Kolkata
In Kolkata, diagnostic centres listed on BookmeriLab provide COVID tests at home. To limit the risk of being exposed to a large crowd while also conserving time we have worked with a number of ICMR-certified labs in Kolkata that give Covid-19 tests at home at convenient times and at reasonable prices.
- The number of Covid-19 positive cases skyrocketed, with the highest single-day peak of 43,253 on 12 Jan’22 in India. Maximum persons tested positive for Covid-19 in a single day, bringing the number of active Covid-19 cases in West Bengal to an all-time high of 20,846 on 14 May’21.
- With the possibility of a third-wave outbreak and emerging of new COVID variants, the Delta and Omicron, more children are expected to be afflicted, necessitating the need for more Covid-19 tests in order to control the virus’ spread. There are long lines at Covid-19 test centres, and many people in Kolkata are looking for Covid testing at home.
- In terms of patient safety, India is the world’s second-most densely populated country; however, community transmission rates of this coronavirus are higher in India’s major centres, particularly Hyderabad and Mumbai.
- The ICMR recommends a variety of testing methods for simple access to covid test results using a standard approach, therefore BookmeriLab can assist you in getting tested for covid-19 for you and your family members.
- Medical experts, including doctors, have cautioned that if coronavirus standards are not followed, the third wave of the pandemic might result in the virus spreading in large numbers across the country.
COVID-19 RT PCR Test Details
Documents required for Covid-19 RT-PCR test in India
The test requires an Aadhar card or a passport for identification.
- Sample collection: The COVID-19 nose swab RT PCR test is accurate and reliable for COVID-19 diagnosis. A swab is used to collect respiratory fluid discovered in your nose by a healthcare expert. A swab is a long, flexible stick with a soft tip entering your nose. Nose swabs, which gather a sample immediately within your nostrils, and nasopharyngeal swabs, which collect a sample farther into the nasal cavity, are two types of nose swabs. Collecting material for the COVID-19 PCR test can be done with either type of swab. The swab is sealed in a tube and shipped to a laboratory after collection.
- Extraction: When a laboratory scientist obtains a sample, he or she isolates (extracts) genetic material from the rest of the sample’s contents.
- RT PCR: The RT PCR stage is subsequently completed with the help of specific chemicals and enzymes and a PCR machine known as a thermal cycler. The amount of targeted genetic material in the test tube rises (amplifies) with each heating and cooling cycle. After many cycles, the test tube contains millions of copies of a small piece of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic material. If SARS-CoV-2 is present in the sample, one of the compounds in the tube emits a fluorescent light. The RT PCR machine can detect this signal once it has been amplified sufficiently. Scientists interpret the signal as a positive test result using specific software.
FAQs
For the Covid test at home, you can either book a home sample collection for the RT PCR test or do a self-test using a rapid antigen kit. For RT PCR, you can contact us at 08882368882 or call a diagnostic centre near you.
The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) is a molecular-based diagnostic test. An RT PCR test is a laboratory test that detects the COVID-19 virus by reverse transcription of RNA into DNA. Nasal and throat swabs are used to gather samples. Even if the viral load is low, it recognises the virus.
The government-approved price for the home collection is Rs 900 whereas for lab visits it is Rs 500.
Subject to government rules and regulations, most of the diagnostics centres provide the report within 48 hours of the sample arriving at the lab.
Symptoms: If you have any of the Covid symptoms, you should see a doctor (Sore throat, Dry Cough, Fever, Tiredness, Breathlessness, Loss of taste or smell)
Travelling: For the following reasons, you need a confirmation test.
Doctor’s recommendation: If your doctor suspects you have Covid, he or she may recommend this test.
COVID test is available for free in Government hospitals, clinics and dispensaries. Either rapid antigen or an RT PCR test is done at govt. centres. You can visit a govt. centre nearby for free testing.
Most of the countries or states with travel restrictions demand a negative Covid test report. The acceptable methods are different for different countries thus you need to check with your travel agent before departure.
Covid test is available at Kolata Airport, both domestic and International. Report timing is 6-8 hours for RT PCR and 90 min – 120 min for rapid RT PCR.
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