ArmInfo.The Armenian Ministry of Health called COVID-19 testing on a paid basis unacceptable.
The ministry's statement noted that there are currently cases when laboratories conduct paid studies of coronavirus using PCR tests or rapid tests. Meanwhile, in this situation, testing against the causative agent of coronavirus disease on a paid basis is unacceptable and dangerous, since it is impossible to exercise full control over these works. <Test sets of various sensitivity and specificity can be purchased and used by laboratories, casting doubt on the reliability of the results, the choice and effectiveness of the right treatment tactics, and also causing uncertainty in the organization and implementation of further measures to control the infection, " the Ministry of Health notes. In addition, with the permission to conduct paid testing on COVID-19, tests can be started by various laboratories without complying with key biosafety requirements, appropriate controls, and other processes.
"Thus, such activities are not permissible based on the risks of spreading the infection among employees and visitors, as well as obtaining reliable research results," the ministry notes.