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Quezon ramps up fight vs. Covid-19 with own testing lab
The first Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory 2+ in Quezon province, located at Lucena United Doctors Hospital and Medical Center in Lucena City, was inaugurated on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
This new facility is a collaborative project between the provincial government, Lucena City government, and the hospital.
The laboratory, which passed the Department of Health's proficiency test, aims to provide COVID-19 test results within 24 to 48 hours.
The city and provincial governments have pledged PHP6 million each for the laboratory, with PhilHealth shouldering procedural expenses.
The laboratory has an initial testing capacity of 90 swab samples per day and has four accredited medical technologists.
The provincial government, led by Governor Danilo Suarez, expects to better manage and control the spread of COVID-19 with the new laboratory.
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