PCR Test - what is it and how the test is done
The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for Covid is a test that helps analyse whether a person is suffering from Covid infection or not. The PCR Test for Covid is so far considered to be th...
PCR Test in Aci Catena
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Aci Catena. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
PCR Test by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
PCR Covid Test by Iom Ricerca Srl
Via Penninazzo, 11, 95029 Viagrande CT, Italia
2.6 km
PCR Covid Test by ANALAB Laboratorio Analisi Poliambulatorio
Largo Bordighera, 49, 95127 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Test by Polilab Srl
Via Etnea, 509, 95125 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Centro Analisi Catanese
Viale 20 Settembre, 72, 95128 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi a Catania Cucuzza e Tornetta
Via Teocrito, 11, 95131 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Test by Medlab del Dottor Dario Vasta & C Snc
Via Androne, 55, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Test by Policlinico San Pietro
Via Carlo Forlanini, 15, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia
7.5 km
PCR Test by Laboratorio Analisi Dr. A. La Rosa
Via Giacomo Matteotti 275, 95045 Misterbianco Catania, Italy
9.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi cliniche Salus
Via Principe di Piemonte, 131, 95013 Fiumefreddo di Sicilia CT, Italia
13.6 km
Common conditions covered by a Covid PCR Test
PCR Covid Test FAQs
The RT-PCR antigen test (Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the standard gold method to quickly and accurately identify any traces of Covid-19 current infection in the body. This is the most common type of test used to prove that you are currently infected when travelling abroad. These tests require a swab, which can be self-administered or performed by a healthcare professional. These swabs are then sent to a specialised laboratory which can often return results in less than 24 hours.
A nasopharyngeal swab is inserted deep into the nasal cavity to collect the sample. The collected sample from the swab is then manipulated to extract its genetic material. The tested person may cough or gag during swab insertion, which involves discomfort.
RTPCR is highly specific for the COVID19 virus, and its results are hardly false positives. This diagnostic is very reliable and authentic. Individuals may test positive for weeks or even months after their first positive test even though they are not infectious. Repeat testing after the first positive test is not indicated.