With the Philippines classified again as “high risk” amid the threat of the highly contagious Delta variant, more testing is needed.
To help the country with this new wave of threats, the Manila HealthTek (MTek), the country’s first and only biotech company in diagnostics, is reducing the prices of its reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing at its laboratory in Marikina and remote testing site in Manila from 2,950 to 2,650 pesos.
Dr. Raul Destura, founder and CEO of MTek, says, “We want to ease the financial burden brought by COVID-19 pandemic to Filipinos. We encourage even those vaccinated to have themselves tested whenever they are experiencing symptoms.”
Dr. Destura also continues to remind Filipinos to protect themselves with the standard set of protocols — appropriate use of face masks, social distancing, washing of hands, improved ventilation, and vaccination.
People looking to get tested can visit the MTek Labs Station at 86 Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue, Sta. Elena, Marikina. Appointment slots will be between 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. To book an appointment, call 09178057331.
Meanwhile, the remote testing site in Manila is located at Palacio de Manila parking lot located at Barangay 699, MH Del Pilar Street in Ermita, Manila. Appointment slots will be between 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The number to call to book an appointment is 09171227250.
The facility also offers Its home service testing at an affordable rate of 2,950 pesos for a minimum of three persons. Testing outside Metro Manila will also be accepted for a minimal charge. Discounts are also given to senior citizens and PWDs with valid IDs.
Results will be emailed in 24 hours. For those who need their results in 12 hours, the rate is 3,400 pesos.
