THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has increased the price of RTPCR tests from Rs 1500 to Rs 1700. The rate was hiked following the verdict of the Kerala High Court. The antigen test rate will remain at Rs 300.

The rate for RTPCR testing was revised to Rs 1,500 in January. Earlier it was Rs 2100. The cost for Xpert NAT test is Rs 2500. The rate for TrueNAT test is Rs 1,500.

Odisha has the lowest rate for RTPCR testing in the country. The test fee in Odisha is Rs 400. States like Delhi and Uttar Pradesh had also reduced Covide test rates.