passing the proficiency test on Wednesday, December 9. (Sen. Richard Gordon / MANILA BULLETIN) The newly built molecular laboratory, which will serve the entire Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region and its nearby province, is equipped with two polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines and one ribonucleic acid (RNA) extractor that can process up to 2,000 tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a day. “This is our 12th molecular lab and will become operational soon after running a successful proficiency test and is just waiting to complete the requirements in compliance with the Department of Health (DOH),” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Senator Richard Gordon in a statement.