Cost of processing a PCR test for Covid-19: FOI release

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002


Information requested

Confirm the at cost price to the NHS laboratories the cost of processing our PCR tests for covid 19 and subsequent costs of the genomic sequencing for positive tests all as I said at cost price.

Response

The answer to your question can be found below. We are unable to provide exact costing as this depends on the circumstances described below.

  • PCR Testing Range Average £19 - £43 per test dependant on location of test and type of analyser used.
  • Sequence PCR Sample Average £26 - £69 per test dependant on location of test and type of analyser used.

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Contact

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Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000

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