You’re in luck if you need a PCR test and wonder how much it will cost. We’ve compiled a list of some of the hospitals in Nepal, along with their respective PCR test prices.
Whether for travel purposes, self-check, or any other, you can always rely on these institutions for your test.
You must have a Covid Vaccine Certificate with a QR code with a Negative PCR test to travel abroad.
List of Hospitals With Their PCR Test Prices in Nepal
Remember that these prices may change anytime, so please contact the hospital directly for the most accurate information.
Nepal’s government has given recognition to all the government PCR laboratories and 22 private laboratories for foreign travel.
Below is the table of some medical institutions in Nepal that provide PCR tests, but you will need to make an appointment before.
These are the institution and Labs from National Public Health Labrotary’s website: Check Full List
| No. | Hospital Name | Location | Contact | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Public Health Laboratory | Kathmandu | 9801069383 | |
| 2 | Mechi Hospital | Jhapa | 9855040692 | |
| 3 | Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital | Biratnagar | 9841310770 | |
| 4 | Narayani Hospital | Birgunj | 9845188092 | |
| 5 | BP Koirala Institute of Health Science | Dharan | 9852053293 | |
| 6 | Bharatpur COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab | Chitwan | 9855056755 | |
| 7 | Bir Hospital | Kathmandu | ||
| 8 | Pokhara Academy of Health Science (WR Hospital) | Pokhara | 9866432728 | |
| 9 | Nepalgunj Medical College | Kohalpur | ||
| 10 | Lumbini Provincial Hospital | Butwal | ||
| 11 | Province Hospital Surkhet | Surkhet |
Covid19 PCR test Lab for traveling abroad from Nepal
According to the National Public Health Laboratory’s official website article, there are around 22 Private hospitals that Government has approved to conduct PCR tests if you are traveling foreign. Check the lists of hospitals below.
- Grande Hospital,
- Kantipur Hospital,
- Star Hospital,
- HAMS Hospital,
- Kathmandu Medical College,
- Nepal Mediciti Hospital,
- B & B Hospital,
- Alka Hospital,
- Kantipur Dental Hospital,
- Janamaitri Hospital,
- Nepal Medical College,
- Nepalgunj Medical College,
- Chitwan Medical College and
- Lumbini Medical College
will be recognized by the government while traveling abroad. To check the full list, Click Here.
How to use Covid-19 self-testing kits
The Price Range for a PCR Test
The cost of a PCR test can vary depending on your clinic or hospital. However, the average price range for a PCR test in Nepal is between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 3,000.
It’s important to note that the price of a PCR test may vary depending on the type of test required and the clinical facilities offered by the hospital or clinic. So make sure to ask about all the relevant costs before deciding.
Conclusion
The cost for a PCR test can vary depending on your hospital or clinic. However, we have compiled a list of the average prices for a PCR test in Nepal.
We hope this article was helpful and provided you with the information you sought. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This is the information taken from NPHL as of July 2022.
