Manila Bulletin
New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens at The Medical City
The Medical City in Pasig has launched a drive-thru facility offering COVID-19 antibody testing using the Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) method.
This new testing site utilizes blood samples and provides results within 24 hours.
According to TMC division head Lawrence Sibayan, the ECLIA test is the best alternative option to RT-PCR testing.
The Medical City aims to provide a fast, convenient, and reliable testing option for patients, contributing to better diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients, as well as bolstering research and population data.
TMC encourages individuals who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 or those seeking health clearance for work or travel to take the ECLIA test.
The drive-thru center operates from Mondays to Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., located at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) in Ortigas, Pasig.
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