Department Circular 2020-0391 & 2021-0323
Department Circular 2020-0391 & 2021-0323
Department Circular 2020-0391 & 2021-0323
Republic
Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
No. 2020-_029|
Last November 4, 2020, Executive Order (EO) No. 118 was signed, which mandated the
Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI), to determine, formulate and implement a price range for COVID-19 testing conducted
by hospitals, laboratories, and other health establishments and facilities including the test kits
used in the conduct of said tests, subject to existing rules, and regulations.
In view of EO 118, Joint Administrative Order No. 1, s. 2020 was issued to implement
regulation of prices of COVID-19 testing and test kits. As stated in the JAO, a monthly review
will be conducted by DOH and DTI, hence, the mandated price range shall be subject to
change. Pursuant to the foregoing, the following price range is set for RT-PCR testing, for
compliance of all licensed COVID-19 testing laboratories nationwide.
Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila e Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1108, 1111, 1112, 1113
Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503 Fax: 743-1829 e URL: http://www.doh.gov.ph; e-mail: ftduque@doh.gov.ph
This price range is already inclusive of all costs associated with testing, including a faster
turnaround time and other premium services. This information shall be available for public
access in the DOH website and other social media platforms.
All COVID-19 testing laboratories are to strictly comply with this price
range starting
November 30, 2020.
August 6, 2021
DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
No. 2021 - 6323
On November 4, 2020, the Executive Order (EO) No. 118 was signed, which mandated the
Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI), to a
determine, formulate, and implement price cap for COVID-19 testing conducted by
hospitals, laboratories, and other health establishments and facilities including the test kits used
in the conduct of said tests, subject to existing rules and regulations.
In view of EO 118, the Joint Administrative Order No. 1, s. 2020 was issued to implement
regulation of prices of COVID-19 testing and test kits. As stated in the JAO, a monthly review
will be conducted by DOH and DTI, hence, the mandated price cap shall be subject to change.
Pursuant to the foregoing, the following price cap is hereby issued for Rapid Antigen Testing
effective starting August 16, 2021.
Laboratories and health facilities may have prices lower than the prescribed price cap for rapid antigen testing
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provided that quality of services are maintained. However, no manufacturer, distributor, or testing facility should
exceed the price cap.
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Senior Citizen and Persons with Disability discounts are applicable.
Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, 1003 Manila ® Trunk Line 651-7800 local 11 13,1108, 1135
Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503 Fax: 743-1829 ® URL: hitp://www.doh.gov.ph; e-mail: fiduque@doh.gov.ph
This price cap is already inclusive of all costs associated with testing, including an onsite or
home service and other premium services. This information should be available for public
access on the DOH website and other social media platforms.
All COVID-19 testing laboratories are to strictly comply with this price cap.