Punjab CM visits Central PCR Lab

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar visited the Central PCR Lab set up by Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department at Birdwood Road for coronavirus tests on Monday.
The CM inspected various sections of the biggest BSL level-III lab of the province while wearing PPE and inquired the staff about the test procedure. He appreciated the establishment of BSL level-III lab and commended the services being rendered by the department.
Secretary P&SHD Muhammad Usman briefed about the procedure of tests' conducted adding that micro and molecular biologists are working day and night.
The coronavirus test samples are sent to this lab through cold chain transport system and results are sent back to the relevant hospital within 6 to 7 hours. He told that more than 3000 coronavirus tests have been conducted adding that 2000 tests will be daily conducted in this lab after expansion.