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 Argelato
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Argelato. 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 Test by Laboratori Clinici Stante Srl
Via Francesco Zanardi, 6, 40131 Bologna BO, Italia
10.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratori Clinici Stante Srl
Via Berretta Rossa, 51, 40133 Bologna BO, Italia
10.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Poliambulatorio Caravelli
Via Luigi Zamboni, 8, 40126 Bologna BO, Italia
10.2 km
PCR Test by Poliambulatorio medico privato Gratia Et Salus srl
Via Guelfa, 76, 40138 Bologna BO, Italia
10.2 km
PCR Test by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna BO, Italia
10.2 km
Unverified
PCR Test by Meridiana Medical Center
Via Ettore Cristoni, 12, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italia
11.6 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Golinelli, 3, 40054 Budrio BO, Italia
11.7 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Gino Cervi, 2, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italia
11.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Piazza Gastone Piccinini, 3, 40067 Pianoro BO, Italia
17.8 km
PCR Covid Test by Lifebrain Analisi Cliniche Gamma Castel D'Ario
Viale delle Rimembranze, 3, 41015 Nonantola MO, Italia
15.2 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.
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.