Nagpur: There are times during the second wave of Covid-19 when the RT-PCR testing laboratory which is run by government institutions is so flooded with samples needed for up to five days for them to provide results.
After more than two months of constant decline in cases, the image has completely changed.
Now, government laboratories have increased capacity and training labor, and also a limited number of samples.
They provide results within 24 hours, and people prefer free testing in government laboratories.
Private laboratories mainly serve foreign travelers, leaflets etc.
Statistics throughout the country are collected by groups that monitor all testing laboratories in Maharashtra show that 70.33% of RT-PCR tests are carried out between May 30 and July 21, by the government-managed laboratory.
, Leaving tests less than 30% for private labs.
When the second wave is at its peak, private laboratories do around 40% of total RT-PCR tests in Maharashtra.
According to experts, there are several reasons behind this shift.
“People usually choose private lab testing because government laboratories are loaded with samples and are used to spend time.
Private laboratories are used to provide results in time.
Now, this problem is completed.
The most important thing is, tests in the government laboratory free of charge,” said A senior official from the GMCH Laboratory.
The private lab owner also admitted that the rush had come down now, but they did not want to comment on the notes.
The director of the laboratory used to do many tests during the first and second waves said the number has fallen but those who want a collection of comfort and doorstep still calling private laboratories.
Rush has also dropped in government sample collection centers because fewer cases.
“We are currently carrying out almost 7,000 tests per day in Nagpur.
Tracing Contact is limited now.
So, the majority of these tests come from their own government initiatives such as random testing or mobile van tests.
This sample only goes to the government lab.
So, the share of the government managed laboratories It’s certain, “said an official from the Ministry of Health Division.