Gurgaon: Fortis Hospital Lab Sealed on account of over-charging
Haryana: Haryana Health authorities sealed the laboratories of two leading hospitals in Gurgaon following allegations of over-charging for dengue tests.
"The health department has issued show cause notices to three laboratories of renowned hospitals of Gurgaon and sealed two of these laboratories following allegations that these units were over-charging for dengue tests," Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said here.
The laboratories of Fortis Hospital and KKR Diagnostic Lab were sealed by the officials following raids.
"Show cause notices have been issued to Lala Patoo Chand Lab, KKR Diagnostic Lab and the laboratory of Fortis Hospital, which were allegedly charging more than the rate of Rs 600 fixed by the state government for dengue tests conducted in private laboratories," Vij said.
"The KKR Diagnostic Lab and the laboratory of Fortis Hospital have been sealed and their records seized. An inquiry has also been ordered to look into it," he added.
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