According to Hafr Al-Batin Health Affairs, the Molecular Biology Laboratory (MBL) of Hafr Al-Batin Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank has conducted 46,094 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, after being accredited by the Public Health Authority (Weqaya). The laboratory was recently inaugurated after being enhanced with the state-of-the-art medical technologies and training its staff to conduct the tests.