Abu Dhabi opens rapid COVID-19 PCR testing at six centres

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 11:59

By ARN News Staff

Six healthcare centres in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region will provide rapid PCR test results within five hours.

This will be available at the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) drive-thru centres in Madinat Zayed, Gayathi, Delma, Liwa and Marfa (between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm), and the COVID-19 Prime Assessment Centre in Madinat Zayed (from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm).

An AED 250 fee must be paid while registering the appointment.

The results will be available via SMS, as well as through the Al Hosn app and SEHA app.

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