RT-PCR test price in the Philippines are now lower, how much?
4th UPDATE= RT-PCR test price in the Philippines are now lower. RT-PCR tests for the Coronavirus (Covid-19 Tests) in Metro Manila private hospitals and facilities changed following the Government guidelines. Now , prices range from P4,000 to P5,500, depending on the turnaround time for results
Before Nov 30 , 2020
Recently , government of Philippines ordered price cap for Covid-19 RT-PCR test. Scroll the the bottom of the page to see the price limits implemented by the Philippines starting Nov, 30 , 2020.
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
How much?
P8,000
Online booking – P7,500
Walk-in – P8,000
How to avail?
While walk-ins are allowed, patients are highly encouraged to book an appointment by creating an account on CSMC’s online portal.
Chinese General Hospital
How much?
Regular patient – P5,500
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities – P4,500
Express – P13,000
How to avail?
You can avail of the drive-thru testing by booking an appointment online. The hospital will send a text message a day before your appointment. Payment is made on the day itself.
Results are available in 3 to 5 days for regular patients, senior citizens, and PWDs. Patients who availed of the express PCR test can get their results within 24 to 48 hours.
Makati Medical Center
How much?
P8,150
How to avail?
PCR tests are strictly by appointment only. To book an appointment, contact the MMC’s COVID-19 hotline +632 8888 8999 local 7335.
Testing can be done with or without a referral from a doctor, MMC told Rappler in an email.
Results are available within 28 to 48 hours, and can be viewed online.
Philippine Red Cross
How much?
P4,000
How to avail?
Book an appointment by calling Red Cross hotline 1158. Patients who want to avail of the test can also secure their slot through the RC143 mobile application.
Results are released within 24 to 48 hours, according to the Philippine Red Cross.
St Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City and Bonifacio Global City
How much?
Out-patient department – P4,300
Drive-thru – P6,500
How to avail?
To book an appointment, call St Luke’s Product Information Center:
calling their numbers.
Patients may also send an email to productinfo@stlukes.com.ph
The Medical City-Ortigas
How much?
P6,000
How to avail?
Patients are highly encouraged to reach out to The Medical City to check available schedules. Call (02) 8988-1000 or (02) 8988-7000 local 6267 to book an appointment.
World Citi Medical Center
How much?
Regular – P7,090
Senior citizens and PWDs – P5,701
How to avail?
PCR tests are available Monday to Saturday, from 6 am to 2 pm. Patients are required to book an appointment by calling any of the their hotlines to schedule.
Healthway
How much?
P4,500
Patients can also be tested at home, for an additional mobilization fee, provided that they live in the Greater Manila Area or Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna.
How to avail?
Tests are available from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Patients can book appointments by emailing customer_service@healthway.com.ph or by calling 0917-629-6584.
Results are released within 3 to 5 business days.
Hi-Precision Diagnostics
How much?
Regular – P5,000
Home service – P7,000
How to avail?
Testing is strictly by appointment only. Doctor’s referral is required to avail of a PCR test.
Those interested to avail of home testing can book an appointment by emailing dmhs.swabsched@hi-precision.com.ph or calling
Results are available within 2 to 3 days.
Source:
– https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/list-prices-covid-19-pcr-tests-metro-manila
Helal Medical Covid-19 Tests
How much?
Regular – P3,000
Results are available in 2 days
Fast Result – P4000 – Result is available in one day
How to avail?
Walk-in patients are allowed , but better get appointment, specially for more than 2 persons
in the image below. Those interested can make an appointment by calling or texting numbers listed
Address
Use google maps: https://g.page/helalmedical
1679 Mabini street , Cornet Malvar , Malate Manila , look for Helal Pharmacy
Price cap for RT-PCR test as per government order
starting Nov 30 , 2020, covid-19 price range is 4000 to 5500 peso for the RT-PCR test , as was published in the news papers and media.
After that prices were lowered by all private laboratories and hospitals to comply with the government order.
Other Covid-19 Tests
There 3 types of Covid-19 Test: the golden standard test is Rt-PCR test, other less expensive and rapid tests are available. The antibodt test , result in 30 minutes , for 1200 pesos , and the swab antigen test , result also in 30 minutes , for around 2000 PHP.
