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 Augusta
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Augusta. 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 Synlab Analisi Cliniche
Viale Mario Giardino, 5, 96010 Sortino SR, Italia
11.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Adorno Srl
Corso Gelone, 39, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia
12.5 km
PCR Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi a Catania Cucuzza e Tornetta
Via Teocrito, 11, 95131 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Test by Policlinico San Pietro
Via Carlo Forlanini, 15, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Test by Medlab del Dottor Dario Vasta & C Snc
Via Androne, 55, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Centro Analisi Catanese
Viale 20 Settembre, 72, 95128 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Covid Test by ANALAB Laboratorio Analisi Poliambulatorio
Largo Bordighera, 49, 95127 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Test by Polilab Srl
Via Etnea, 509, 95125 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
PCR Test by Laboratorio Analisi Dr. A. La Rosa
Via Giacomo Matteotti 275, 95045 Misterbianco Catania, Italy
23.2 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.