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...
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Alife. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
SP331, 81016 Piedimonte Matese CE, Italia
2.8 km
Via Giuseppe Altobelli, 3, 81100 Caserta CE, Italia
17.4 km
Via Francesco Marchesiello, 132, 81100 Caserta CE, Italia
17.4 km
Via Nazionale Appia, 191, 81022 Casagiove CE, Italia
17 km
Via Gian Battista Vico, 15, 81100 Caserta CE, Italia
17.4 km
Viale Abramo Lincoln, 2, 81100 Caserta CE, Italia
17.4 km
Via Montella, 16, 81024 Maddaloni CE, Italia
20.1 km
Via Raffaele Musone, 180, 81025 Marcianise CE, Italia
20.2 km
Via Gaetano Andreozzi, 19, 81031 Aversa CE, Italia
25.4 km
Viale John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 93, 81031 Aversa CE, Italia
25.4 km
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...
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.
Persons have telltale signs of COVID 19 infection such as fever, fatigue, cough, and loss of smell or taste. Such persons should self-quarantine and await PCR results.
A positive PCR/NAAT result indicates that viral RNA is present in the sample. Positive results should be treated as if someone is infectious, with isolation to prevent spread and providing adequate clinical care if symptoms warrant it.