While we all continue to adapt to the new normal, the COVID-19 virus is still spreading. With this current pandemic and the increasing number of cases, it is important to have proper safety practices. More people are also back to their work day routines which means more interactions with other coworkers. Whenever you need to go to places outside your home, make sure to wear your protective gear and practice social distancing at all times.
To bounce back from this crisis, it is key for us to flatten the curve. Having to work in the new normal exposes you to the risk of catching the virus which is why you must always be aware of your surroundings. If you need to get tested, it is important to know the closest medical center to your home. Getting exposed to a positive case, whether or not it was close contact, would already require you to monitor yourself for any symptoms.
Here’s a list of licensed COVID-19 testing centers in Metro Manila:
| City | Hospital Name | Type of Testing | Contact number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifacio Global City | St. Luke’s Medical Center – BGC (HB) | Cartridge – based PCR, RT PCR | (02) 8789-7700 |
| Caloocan City | Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium (GeneXpert)) | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8294-2571 (02) 8294-2572 (02) 8294-2573 |
| Caloocan City | Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium (TALA) | RT PCR | (02) 8294 2571 |
| Las Pinas City | University of Perpetual Help System Dalta | RT PCR | (02) 8874 8515 |
Makati City | Healthway Greenbelt | RT PCR | +63 917 629 8564+63 920 969 4929 |
| Makati City | Makati Medical Center (HB) | RT PCR | (02) 8888-8999 |
| Makati City | Singapore Diagnostic, Inc. | RT PCR | (02) 8845-0655 (0917) 566-4137 |
| Makati City | Tropical Disease Foundation. Inc. | RT PCR | (02) 8894-0741 (02)8894-0743 |
| Mandaluyong City | Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | RT PCR | (02) 8256-4681 |
| Mandaluyong City | Philippine Red Cross – National Blood Center | RT PCR | (02) 8790-2300 Loc 931, 932, 935 |
| Mandaluyong City | Philippine Red Cross Logistics and Multipurpose Center | RT PCR | (02) 8790-2300 |
| Mandaluyong City | Safeguard DNA Diagnostic, Inc. | RT PCR – P3,300 | +63 999 318 0728 |
| Mandaluyong City | Health Delivery Systems, Inc. | RT PCR | (02) 8715 0803 |
| City of Manila | Chinese General Hospital | RT PCR | (02) 8711-4141 |
| City of Manila | Philippine Red Cross – Port Area | RT PCR | (02) 8527-0861 |
| City of Manila | San Lazaro Hospital | RT PCR | (02) 8732-3778(02) 8732-3776 (02) 8732-3174(02) 8732-3138 (02) 8732-3179 (02) 8732-3107 |
| City of Manila | University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) | RT PCR | (02) 8526-4349(02) 8526-4266 |
| City of Manila | University of the Philippines UP-PGH-MRL (NHB) | RT PCR | (02) 8554-8400 Loc 3232 |
| City of Manila | Tondo Medical Center (GeneXpert) | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8865-9000 |
| City of Manila | Sta. Ana Hospital – Closed System Molecular Laboratory | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8516 6790 |
Marikina City | Amang Rodriguez Memorial Center | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8941-5854 |
| Muntinlupa City | Asian Hospital and Medical Center | RT PCR | (02) 8771-9000 |
| Muntinlupa City | Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Inc. (RITM) | RT PCR | (02) 8807-2631(02) 8807-2632(02) 8807-2637 |
| Pasig City | The Medical City – Ortigas | RT PCR | (02) 8988-1000;(02) 8988-7000 |
| Quezon City | Lung Center of the Philippines | RT PCR | (02) 8924-6101 |
| Quezon City | Lung Center of the Philippines (GeneXpert) | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8924-6101 |
| Quezon City | Philippine Genome Center UP-Diliman (NHB) | RT PCR | (02) 8981-8500 Loc 4713 |
| Quezon City | St. Luke’s Medical Center- QC | RT PCR | (02) 8723-0101 |
| Quezon City | National Kidney and Transplant Institute | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8981-0300(02) 8981-0400 |
| Quezon City | National Kidney and Transplant Institute | RT PCR | (02) 8526-4349(02) 8526-4266 |
| Quezon City | Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory | RT PCR | (02) 3414 3334 |
| Quezon City | Hi-Precision | RT PCR | (02) 8741-7777 |
| Quezon City | Fe Del Mundo Medical Center | RT PCR | (02) 8712 0845+63 917 806 4271 |
| Quezon City | Veteran Memorial Medical Center | RT PCR | (02) 8927 6426 |
Quezon City | Philippine Heart Center | Cartridge – based PCR | (02) 8925 2401 |
| Quezon City | De Los Santos Medical Center | RT PCR | (02) 8893 5762 |
| Quezon City | Victoriano Luna Medical Center – (AFIRMS) | RT PCR | (02) 8246 2111 |
| Quezon City | Philippine Children’s Medical Center | RT PCR | (02) 8588 9900 |
The rates for these tests would range from P4,000 to P13,000, depending on their turnaround time for results. Do not hesitate to reach out to the closest medical center to inquire about more details for testing if you believe it is needed. Some require this to be scheduled to control the crowd and practice social distancing. The medical staff could also address any further questions you may have regarding COVID-19.
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