The Ministry of Health has again evaluated the maximum tariff limit for the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) examination.Director General of Health Services Prof.dr.Abdul Kadir, Ph.D, Sp.THT-KL(K), MARS said the evaluation was carried out through calculating the cost of RT-PCR collection and inspection, consisting of service components/HR, reagent components and consumables (BHP). , components of administrative costs, Overheads, and other cost components that we adjust to current conditions.“From the evaluation results, we agree that the maximum tariff limit for RT-PCR examinations is lowered to Rp.275 thousand for the islands of Java and Bali, and Rp. 300 thousand for outside the islands of Java and Bali," he said in a virtual press conference, Wednesday (27/10).The maximum tariff limit for the RT-PCR examination has been set through the Circular Letter of the Director General of Health Services number HK.02.02/1/3843/2021 concerning the Highest Tariff Limit for RT-PCR Examination, and comes into effect today, Wednesday (27/10).Prof. Kadir emphasized that all health service facilities such as hospitals, laboratories and other examining facilities that have been set by the Minister can comply with the maximum RT-PCR tariff limit.The results of the RT-PCR examination using the highest rate are issued with a maximum duration of 1 × 24 hours from taking the swab on the RT-PCR examination.The Provincial Health Office and the Regency/Municipal Health Office must provide guidance and supervision to the implementation of the Highest Tariff Limit for RT-PCR Examination according to their respective authorities.If there are Labs that use prices that do not follow government regulations, guidance will be carried out through the City/Regency Health Office.If you still don't follow the rules, the final sanction is the closure of the Lab and revocation of operational permits.Corona Virus Hotline 119 ext 9. This news was broadcast by the Bureau of Communications and Public Services, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.For further information, please contact the Halo Ministry of Health hotline number via hotline 1500-567, SMS 081281562620, facsimile (021) 5223002, 52921669, and email address contact@kemkes.go.id (D2)Head of Bureau of Communication and Community ServiceYour email address will not be published.Required fields are marked *Save my name, email and website in this browser for my next comments.Sehat Negeriku is a channel for sharing information about the activities of the Ministry of Health, both in the form of releases issued by the Ministry of Health, photo and video documentation, as well as light writing about health information.© 2021 Sehat Negeriku - Bureau of Communication & Public Services, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia.© 2021 Sehat Negeriku - Bureau of Communication & Public Services, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia.