The Telangana government has given permission to 12 ICMR-approved private labs and diagnostic centres in Hyderabad to conduct COVID-19 tests. The labs can conduct tests at a maximum price of ₹2,200. Those exhibiting symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) and Influenza-like-Illnesses (ILI) can visit these labs. Hyderabad has seven government labs where testing is done for free.