Manila Bulletin
South Cotabato hospital given license to operate COVID-19 test lab
The Department of Health (DOH) has approved the operationalization of South Cotabato's COVID-19 testing laboratory, allowing the province to begin testing residents for the virus.
The DOH issued a license to operate to the testing center located at the Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy Medical Center (DAPPMC) in Koronadal City.
This accreditation was granted after the facility successfully completed proficiency testing and a final assessment.
The DAPPMC is now authorized to conduct RT-PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2 until December 31, 2020, using a GeneXpert machine.
Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. expressed his relief and satisfaction after a prolonged wait and overcoming several challenges.
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