Hyderabad: Apollo Diagnostics -the diagnostic vertical of Apollo Health & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., launched a novel and patient convenient ‘Drive Through’ testing of COVID 19 RT PCR(ICMR Approved);at the Jubilee Hills Public School, Jubilee Hills, today. The complete process of registration and payment for testing is totally touchless and contact free. The facility is fully equipped for the testing and has the capacity to manage up to 250 patients per day. The Jubilee Hills testing center will cater to the residents living in areas of Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Shaikpet, Film Nagar and Attapur.
The surge in COVID cases has citizens scouting for RT PCR testing centers, however these centers either offer testing at specific timings or being too crowded has inconvenienced those in dire need. To help mitigate and ensure testing with ease, Apollo Diagnostics launched this innovative drive through testing at the Jubilee Hills Public School and have more such centers in the pipeline to be set up at various locations of the city, says Mr Vishwajit Reddy Konda, Strategy & New Initiatives, Operations, Apollo Diagnostics.
Those desiring to undergo RT PCR test have to follow these easy and safe 5 step procedure:
1) Need to complete the registration process at the entrance by scanning a QR code and will in turn receive a token number on their mobile.
2) They need to make the necessary payment online and proceed for testing.
3) A Phlebotomist will take the sample from the person.
4) A message with details and digital invoice will be received on the mobile.
5) The reports will be delivered within a time frame of 48-72 hours.
Carrying of the necessary identification documents, as specified by the government (PAN Card or Aadhaar Card), is mandatory.
The entire process is designed in a way to complete the whole registration and payment in a touchless and contact free process. This is second unit offering such a facility in Hyderabad.
