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 Chiavenna
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Chiavenna. 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 Emotest Srl
Montenuovo, Samolaco, Lombardia, Italia
5.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Como, 30, 22017 Menaggio CO, Italia
22.2 km
PCR Test by Axel Dental Studio Dentistico
Sondrio, Lombardia, Italia
24.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Lifebrain LABORATORIO ANALISI FLEMING - Quarto d'Altino
Via Roma, 93, 23827 Lierna LC, Italia
25.7 km
PCR Test by Agenzia Di Tutela Della Salute Dell'Insubria
Via alla Piscina, 10, 22023 Centro Valle Intelvi CO, Italia
28.9 km
PCR Covid Test by Clinica San Martino
Via Paradiso, 23864 Malgrate LC, Italia
32.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via 25 Aprile, 9, 23868 Valmadrera LC, Italia
32.8 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Corso Carlo Alberto, 76, 23900 Lecco LC, Italia
32.2 km
PCR Test by TecnoTheseus | Theseus S.R.L.
Corso Emanuele Filiberto, 16, 23900 Lecco LC, Italia
32.2 km
PCR Covid Test by TecnoTheseus | Theseus S.R.L.
Corso Emanuele Filiberto, 16, 23900 Lecco LC, Italia
32.2 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.