DOH lowers price cap for COVID-19 antigen kits

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday (Feb. 8) lowered the price cap of COVID-19 antigen test kits.

According to the DOH, from SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic test kits originally priced at P500 have been lowered to P350.

This is also the price cap for self-administered test kits.

Also, the price for antigen testing services has been lowered from P960 to P660.

The updated price caps will be effective starting Feb. 20. – (PTV News)/PG – bny

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