Labs here working at over 80% capacity as number of Covid tests jumps
The New Paper Innoquest Diagnostics has seen a threefold spike in swabs daily since May 17. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO Demand has surged significantly amid rise in Covid-19 testing 0 Engagements Laboratories in Singapore are operating at more than 80 per cent capacity to meet the recent demand for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests amid the surge in Covid-19 testing. As at May 25, there are 27 laboratories that conduct Covid-19 tests in Singapore and can do up to 70,000 tests daily, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said. They support the PCR testing requirements in the hospitals, clinics, regional s...