Turnaround time for test results improved but some still reporting significant delays

The head of the HSE says turnaround time from the swab being taken to a lab result is 2.4 days.
Turnaround time for test results improved but some still reporting significant delays
Mon, 11 May, 2020 - 09:46
Vivienne Clarke

Doctors are still reporting significant delays with testing for Covid-19.

The head of the HSE says turnaround time from the swab being taken to a lab result is 2.4 days.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement Five sites linked to majority of odour complaints as EPA steps up enforcement
New National Children’s Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro Development board of National Children's Hospital to seek damages due to BAM delays
Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport Ryanair hits out at 'bogus' noise claims and 'nimbys' living near Dublin Airport
CoronavirusPerson: DrPerson: Mary FavierPerson: FavierOrganisation: HSEOrganisation: Covid-19Organisation: Irish College of General PractitionersOrganisation: ICGPOrganisation: RTÉ Radio
<p>While the numbers reporting high levels of satisfaction with their financial situation were similar across the sexes, more women said they had low levels of satisfaction (27.2%) compared to men (19.9%). File picture</p>

Woman more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited