The article is updated on September 8, 2020 with details on the use of mobile lab for COVID-19 testing in Bangalore
COVID-19 or Coronavirus has rocked Karnataka too. The state also witnessed the 1st death in India due to the virus. In order to contain the spread, the Karnataka government has set up COVID-19 test centres across the state including major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and Shimoga. Here is a list of COVID-19 test centres in Karnataka.
Mobile Lab For COVID-19 Testing In Bangalore
India’s first mobile RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing lab has been launched in Karnataka. The mobile lab was developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
This is the only mobile lab to be approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research. It can conduct 9000 RT_PCR tests each month and is capable of giving 100% accurate results within 4 hours.
The Mobile lab has been handed over to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science for its operations. It will be used in coronavirus hot spots across Bangalore city for molecular diagnostic testing. It can also screen for HIV, H1N1, TB, HCV and HPV among other diseases.
Government COVID-19 Test Centers In Karnataka
Below is a comprehensive list of government COVID-19 test centers in Karnataka. The list includes coronavirus centers in Bangalore and Mysore. The fee to test in Private labs has been fixed at Rs 2,250 (notification issued on April 17)
| Lab Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Command Hospital (Air Force) | Agaram Post, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru 560007 | +91-882611-5559, +91-80-2536-9020 |
| Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute | Fort, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Bengaluru - 560002 | +91-80-2670-3320, +91-80-2670-7174, +91-80-2670-2322 |
| National Institute of Virology, Bangalore Field Unit | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease Premises, Near NIMHANS, Someshwaranagar, 1st Main, Dharmaram College Post, Bangalore 560029 | +91-80-2665-4084, +91-80-2665-4074 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences | Hosur Rd, near Bangalore Milk Dairy, Lakkasandra, Laljinagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru- 560029 | 91-80-2699-5201 |
| Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, (Department of Biochemistry, Centre for Infectious Disease Research) | CV Raman Avenue, Bangalore-560012 | +91-80-2293-3063, |
| Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology | Dr. M.H Marigowda Road, Bangalore - 560029 | 91-80-2609-4000 |
| Instem | Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, GKVK - Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore - 560065 | +91-80-2366-6001, |
| Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, (BBMP) Health Centre (Fever Clinic), Adugodi | Ward No 147, #50 Bhuwaneshwari Road Bazar Street, Adugodi Disp, Hosur Main Road, Near Adugodi Signal, Bangalore- 560 030 | +91-99021-56278 |
| Hassan Inst. Of Med. Sciences, Hassan | Sri Chamarajendra Hospital Campus, Hassan, -573201 | +91-8172- 231699 |
| +91-8172 250330 | ||
| Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore | Irwin Road, Mysuru- 570001 | +91-821-2520512 |
| Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga | N.H.206, Sagar Rd, Shivamogga- 577201 | 08182 – 269666 |
| Government Virus Diagnostic Laboratory, Shimoga District | KR Puram, Shivamogga- 577202 | NA |
| Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga | District Hospital, Sedam Road, Kalaburagi - 585105 | +91-8472-291252 |
| Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | Cantonment, Ballari-583104 | +91-8392-235251 |
| Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore | Hampankatta, Mangalore, Karnataka 575001 | +91-824-241-3208 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | PB Rd, Vidya Nagar, Hubli, Karnataka 580022 | +91- 836- 237-0057, |
| National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Belagavi | Nehru Nagar, National Highway No. 4, Belagavi, Karnataka 590010 | 91-831-2475477 |
| Dharwad Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Dharwad | DIMHANS, Belguam Road, Dharwad 580008 | 91-836-243-6596 |
| Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Mandya | Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, | +91-8232 - 222-086, +91-8232 - 231-197 |
| Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Chamarajanagar District | Survey No.124, Yadapura Village, Kasaba Hobli, Chamarajanagar Taluk & District - 571 313 | +91-8226 - 226-701, +91-8226 - 226-702 |
| District Public Health Laboratory, Chamarajanagar District | Rachaiah Double Road, District Hospital ,Room No. 180, Chamarajanagar - 571313 | NA |
| Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences, Gadag | Gadag Institute of Medical Science, SH 6, Malasamudra, Gadag - 582103 | +91-8372-297273 , +91-8372-297274, +91-83722-97214 |
| Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KOIMS), Kodagu District | Stuart Hill, Kodagu, Madikeri, Karnataka 571201 | +91-8272-298220, +91-8272-223445 |
| Public health Laboratory, Chikkaballapur District Hospital, Chikkaballapu | APMC Road, NH206, Chikkaballapura, Karnataka 562101 | +91-8156-272388 |
| Public Health Laboratory, Chikmagalur District Hospital, Chikmagalur | Aralaguppe Mallegowda District Government Hospital, Vijaya Nagar, Chikmagalur, 577101, | +91-8262-238068 |
| Udupi District Hospital, Udup | Ajjrakadu Road Sarathi Bhavan, Brahmagiri, Udupi- 576101 | +91-94498-27833 |
| Chitradurga District Hospital, Chitradurga | B D Rd, Chitradurga- 577501 | +91-8194-235464 |
| Yadgiri District Hospital, Yadgiri | Gandhi Chowk, Near Mahatama Gandhi Statue, Yadgiri H O, Yadgiri - 585201 | +91-8473-252434 |
| Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur | Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | +91-8532-238488 |
| Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar | Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences | +91-8482-228366, +91-8482-229970 |
| Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal | Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences, Koppal-Gangavati Road, Kiddidal Gate, Koppal-583231 | +91-8539-225944, +91-8539-22552, +91-8539-225522, +91-8539-225523, +91-8539-225524, +91-8539-225525, +91-8539-225526 |
| District Public Health Laboratory, Kolar District | Near circuit House, Koalr 563101 | +91-8152-222037 |
| Tumkur District Hospital, Tumkur | Ward No. 18, Tumkur, Tumakuru-572101 | +91-816-2257404 |
| Vijayapura District Hospital, Vijayapura | Opposite to Sainik School, Athani Road, Shastri Nagar, Vijayapura-586102 | +91-8352-270009 |
| Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Belagavi – 590001 | +91-831-2421464, +91-831- 2491241 |
| Bagalkot District Hospital, Bagalkot | DH Navanagar, Bagalkot - 587103 | +91-8354-236260 |
| Karwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Karwar | Karwar Institute of Medical Science,MG Rd, Kodibag, Karwar-581301 | +91- 8382-223901, +91-83102-45494 |
| Last updated on 05/06/2020 | ||
Private COVID-19 Test Centers In Karnataka
Find below a list of private COVID-19 test centers in Karnataka
| Lab Name | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Neuberg Anand Reference Laboratory | Anand Tower, #54, Bowring Hospital Road, Bengaluru - 560001 | 1800-425-1974 |
| Cancyte Technologies Pvt Ltd | Sri Shankara Research Centre, Rangadore Memorial Hospital, No.9, 1st Cross, Shankarapuram, Bangalore - 560 004 | +91-80-4131-1877 |
| Sakra World Hospital Lab Services | Sy. No. 52/2 & 52/3, (Opp Intel, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli) Devarabeesanahalli, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore- 560 103. | +91-80-4969-4969 |
| Central Diagnostic Lab, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre | #82, E.P.I.P. Area, Whitefield, Bengaluru-560066 | +91-80-28412956, |
| Lab Services, Apollo Hospitals | 154/11, Opp IIM, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru-560076 | +91-80 -2630-4370 |
| Syngene International Limited, | Biocon Park , SEZ, Bommasandra Industrial Area - Phase-IV , Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road, Bangalore - 560 099 | +91-80-2808-2808 |
| Department of Lab Medicine, Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd | 258/A, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hosur Road, Bengaluru | +91-186-208-208 |
| Aster Clinical Lab LLP | No 24, Venkatappa Road, Tasker Town, Vasanthanagar, Bangalore - 560 001 | NA |
| Microbiological Lab, | 22-D 3, KIADB Industrial Area,1st Phase, Kumbalagidu, Bengaluru - 560 074 | +91-80-2843-7933 |
| Hybrinomics Life Science and diagnostics LLP | 50, 2nd main, Maruthi township, B.Hanumanthanagar, Bileshivale, Doddagubbi Post, Near Asha township, | +91-79758-25968 |
| XCyton Diagnostics Pvt Ltd – Molecular Diagnostic Services | No.449, 10th Cross, 4th Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560 058 | +91-80-2836-7581, +91-80-2836-7582, +91-80-2836-7583, +91-80-2836-7584, +91-80-2836-7585 |
| Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Lab | University Road Deralakatte Mangalore 575018, Karnataka 575022 | +91-824-2206-0 |
| Father Muller's Medical College, Mangalore | Father Muller Road,Kankanady, Mangalore - 575002 | +91-824-2238-383, +91-824-2238-331 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Light House Hill Road, Mangalore – 575 001 | +91-824-2422-271 |
| KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore | P.O Deralakatte, Mangaluru - 575018 | +91-824-2204-490, +91-824-2204-491, +91-824-2204-492 |
| Shamanur Shivashankarappa Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SSIMSRC), Davangere | Jnanashankara, NH-4 Bypass Road, Post Box No: 1, Davangere - 577005 | +91-8192-266000 |
| JJM Medical College (JJMMC), Davangere | Medical College Rd, M.C.C 'B' Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Davanagere - 577004 | 1800-425-99099, +91-81922- 53850 |
| Kasturba Medical College Manipal | Kasturba Medical College, Madhavnagar, Manipal, Udupi-576104 | +91-820-2922-367, +91-820-2571-201 |
| KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC Hi Tech Lab | Nehru Nagar, Belagavi – 590010 | +91-831 -2473777 |
| Last updated on 05/06/2020 | ||
How Are Tests Conducted?
Diagnostic tests for COVID-19 are also referred to as PCR tests. A sample is swabbed from the patient’s nose and throat. Alternatively, the lab will inject a saline solution into the nostrils and then suction the same out.
The third option involves inserting a bronchoscope or a thin, lighted tube into the lungs from where a sample is collected. The fourth form of testing a sputum test that involves testing a sample of sputum that is coughed up.
Lastly, a blood test may also be conducted to test for the presence of all types of coronaviruses or for specialized gene sequence testing.
If you have come in contact with someone who travelled to COVID reported countries and shows symptoms, do consult.
COVID-19 Karnataka: Sahaya Group
A platform to discuss Carona Virus in Karnataka. Run by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Govt of Karnataka.
Do you have a question to ask the govt depts about Covid-19 and don’t know whom to ask or COVID-19 helpline number 104 is busy? Please join this informal Telegram group.
Also, see CoViD-19 bot (for automated response) on Telegram messenger from Govt of Karnataka.
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- Hospitals for COVID-19 Treatment In Karnataka
- COVID-19 Testing Centers In India And State-Wise Helpline Numbers
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- Health Bus – BMTC Bus Routes For Essential Service Workers In Bangalore
- Healthcare initiatives by Karnataka Government
- Health care industry in Karnataka
- COVID 19 Helpline Numbers By Indian Ministry Of External Affairs (MEA)
- COVID-19 Testing Centers In India And State-Wise Helpline Numbers
- COVID-19 Testing – Fever Clinics In Bangalore
- COVID-19 – Essential Service Passes In Karnataka
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- Migrants In Karnataka And Food Relief Camps During COVID-19
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- COVID-19 And Your Mental Health – Chatbots And Online Counselling Can Help
Other Resources
- For any information regarding CoronaVirus cases in India and symptoms, precautions etc visit https://www.mohfw.gov.in
- COVID19 India Dashboards: Covid19India, ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology, Microsoft Bing
- COVID19 India Patient Data
