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CSF/Any Body Fluid for Basic studies including cell count, protein, sugar, gram stain, India Ink preparation and smear for AFB

Revised CGHS Rates w.e.f. 13 October 2025 (as notified 03.10.2025)
City tierNon-NABH rateNABH rate
Tier X — Metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata etc.)₹298₹350
Tier Y — Other cities (10% lower)₹268₹315
Tier Z — Smaller cities (20% lower)₹238₹280
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Port BlairGunturNelloreRajahmundryVijayawadaVisakhapatnamItanagarDibrugarhGuwahatiSilcharPatnaBilaspur
Supreme Court (2024): Court urged standardisation of hospital charges or implementation of CGHS rates. Read the Supreme Court order → (media summary)
CGHS reference rates are for scheme beneficiaries only. Not mandatorily applicable to general patients. Semi-private ward base rate — general ward: −5%, private ward: +5%. Non-NABH: 15% below NABH rate. Verify at cghs.mohfw.gov.in.