When the sample number is high (more than 300), we approach private labs (Core Diagnostics and SRL Labs) for testing as directed by the state health department. As per the data shared by the district health department, private labs have tested an overall 2,173 samples in Gurugram till now. “As a part of the MoU, the private labs will have to collect samples and test it within a defined time period. It is for this reason we are not able to utilize the potential of private labs,” he said. It is difficult also as visiting different districts, collecting samples and bringing it to the testing lab is not an easy process.

Source: Hindustan Times April 15, 2020 17:02 UTC