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 Cesate
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Cesate. 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 Farmacia Comunale 2
Via Milano, 142, 20024 Garbagnate Milanese MI, Italia
1.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Pompeo Litta, 26, 20045 Lainate MI, Italia
2.8 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Milano, 3, 21047 Saronno VA, Italia
2.7 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 10, 20811 Cesano Maderno MB, Italia
4.1 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Dante Alighieri, 51, 20017 Rho MI, Italia
4.9 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Dante Alighieri, 72, 22069 Rovellasca CO, Italia
5.2 km
PCR Covid Test by ParkinGO
Via Palmiro Togliatti, 1, 20027 Rescaldina MI, Italia
6.4 km
PCR Covid Test by Lifebrain Centro Analisi Città di Arese
Via Monsignor Paleari, 90, 20005 Pogliano Milanese MI, Italia
5.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Bruno Buozzi, 9, 20032 Cormano MI, Italia
5.9 km
PCR Test by Synlab Italia
Via Sempione, 29, 20016 Pero MI, Italia
5.9 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.