Difference in Cost of Testing for Dengue Fever at CHAS Clinics, Polyclinics and Private Clinics

Debated in Parliament on 7 Oct 2019.

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Miss Cheryl Chan asked about the cost of testing for dengue fever and whether there are differences in costs before subsidy at CHAS clinics, polyclinics, and private clinics.
Minister Gan Kim Yong stated that before subsidy, a dengue blood test costs about $70 to $80 at a GP clinic and about $50 to $60 at a polyclinic.
The cost variation depends on factors such as the type of test, clinic operating costs, and laboratory fees.

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Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling

Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the cost of testing for dengue fever; and (b) whether there is any difference in the cost, before subsidy, of dengue fever tests at CHAS clinics, polyclinics or private clinics.

Gan Kim Yong

Typically, a blood test is used to determine whether a patient is infected with dengue fever.

Before Government subsidy, a dengue blood test could cost about $70 to $80 at a General Practitioner (GP) clinic, and about $50 to $60 at a polyclinic. The cost may vary for a range of reasons, including the type of test used, operating costs of the clinic and the fees of the laboratory used.

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Difference in Cost of Testing for Dengue Fever at CHAS Clinics, Polyclinics and Private Clinics

Debated in Parliament on 7 Oct 2019.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Miss Cheryl Chan asked about the cost of testing for dengue fever and whether there are differences in costs before subsidy at CHAS clinics, polyclinics, and private clinics.
Minister Gan Kim Yong stated that before subsidy, a dengue blood test costs about $70 to $80 at a GP clinic and about $50 to $60 at a polyclinic.
The cost variation depends on factors such as the type of test, clinic operating costs, and laboratory fees.

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Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling

Gan Kim Yong

Typically, a blood test is used to determine whether a patient is infected with dengue fever.

Difference in Cost of Testing for Dengue Fever at CHAS Clinics, Polyclinics and Private Clinics

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Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling

Gan Kim Yong

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Difference in Cost of Testing for Dengue Fever at CHAS Clinics, Polyclinics and Private Clinics

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Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling

Gan Kim Yong

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