COVID-19 Treatment

Level One Care

We offer level one care in four luxury hotels in the vicinity of Lanka Hospitals for asymptomatic & mildly symptomatic patients, with 24/7 hour medical & nursing care under the supervision of specialised consultants with advanced High Dependency Care.

Level Two Care

Our level two care High Dependency Wards are available for clinically deteriorating patients who cannot be managed in Level One Care facilities.  These are specialised wards with internationally-accepted COVID-19 treatment facilities where all staff are fully-trained to care under the supervision of specialists with ample experience in handling COVID-19 patients in government critical care facilities.

Level Three Care

We provide level three care in a purpose-built COVID-19 ICU with critical care beds dedicated for patients who need ICU care with the best critical care doctors & nurses, ventilator support, 24-hour monitoring, high-flow oxygen, all investigations and medication.

Hotline
+94117145145

Email
doc@lankahospitals.com

Best Western Elyon Colombo
Address – Baseline Road, 102A Kirulapone Ave, Colombo
Other hotlines – 0701560744 | 0768568157

Pearl Grand Hotel
Address – 09 Edward Ln, Colombo 00300
Other hotlines – 0701560765 | 0770120421

1. What is a PCR test?
   
   PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. It is a very sensitive method to determine small
   amounts of virus or any other infectious agent in a sample. The genetic material of the agent is
   amplified many times to make it easily detectable. The PCR test for COVID-19 infection detects
   RNA (genetic material) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19 infection.




2. How to get a PCR test for COVID-19
   
   The virus infects the nose and throat in initial stages. Therefore, swabs are collected from the
   nose and throat. These swabs are sent to the laboratory in a special medium. The laboratory will
   perform a Real Time PCR Assay to find out whether the COVID-19 virus gene is present in the
   sample. The presence of the gene indicates that the person is infected with COVID-19. The
   laboratory will issue the test result within 24 hours.




3. Compulsory information/documents to be provided by the patient
   
   This depends on the purpose of test. No documentation is needed if the test is done due to
   existing symptoms.




4. Compulsory information/documents to be provided by a patient who intends to travel overseas
   
   A copy of the passport and date and time of travel are required as the airlines require PCR
   testing to be done 48 to 72 hours before departure. Most airlines also require a QR code on the
   test report. The QR code might not appear on some smart phones if the report is downloaded
   directly from the website. It is better to get a printed hard copy from the laboratory if the QR
   code is not visible on the smart phone.




5. How can I get my test results after a PCR test?
   
   You will receive a SMS on your mobile from the laboratory with the instructions to download
   the report from our website. You can also request the report to be emailed or sent via
   WhatsApp. The request should be made at the time the sample is given.




6. For more information
   
   Hotline – +94117145145
   Email – doc@lankahospitals.com

1. What is a Rapid Antigen Test
   
   The Rapid Antigen Test is performed to determine whether the COVID-19 virus is present in the
   nose/throat of a patient with symptoms. This test gives a result in 15 minutes. The Rapid
   Antigen Test is performed by the laboratory, based on a doctor’s prescription.




2. Compulsory information/documents to be provided by the patient
   
   Only the doctor’s prescription is required.




3. Compulsory information/documents to be provided by a patient who intends to travel overseas
   
   The Rapid Antigen Test is not indicated for travel overseas. A PCR test however is a must for
   travel overseas




4. How can I get my test results after the rapid antigen test?
   
   A written report will be issued to you immediately after the test is completed. You can request
   for a printed report later if it is required.




5. For more information
   
   Hotline – +94117145145
   Email – doc@lankahospitals.com

Emergency Ambulance Service Hotline 1
1566 (Reachable via – Dialog, Mobitel, SLT & Lanka Bell)

Emergency Ambulance Service Hotline 2
+94770116653

Lanka Hospitals Laboratory
+94117811411

Hospital Admissions
+94703579627

Email
info@lankahospitals.com