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 Erice
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Erice. 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 Analisi Cliniche Amenta
Via Convento San Francesco di Paola, 91100 Trapani TP, Italia
4.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Baiata
Via Capitano Francesco Sieli, 1, 91100 Trapani TP, Italia
4.2 km
PCR Covid Test by Day Hospital
Via Francesco Crispi 86, 91025 Marsala Trapani, Italy
18.5 km
PCR Test by Analisi Cliniche Emolab Di S.Ciacio & C. S.R.L.
Via Torquato Tasso, 120, 91011 Alcamo TP, Italia
21 km
PCR Test by Gamma S.r.l.
Via Verona, 34, 90047 Partinico PA, Italia
28.8 km
PCR Covid Test by Centro Medico Artemisia e punto prelievi
Via Piemonte, 32, 90040 Capaci PA, Italia
36.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Palermo
Via A. 19, 11, 90136 Palermo PA, Italia
42.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Palermo
Corso Calatafimi, 1002, 90131 Palermo PA, Italia
42.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Palermo
Via Gaetano la Loggia, 5, 90129 Palermo PA, Italia
42.5 km
PCR Test by Laboratorio di analisi Karol Lab La Farina - TAMPONI - Convenzionato SSN
Via Giuseppe La Farina 13c, 90141 Palermo Palermo, Italy
42.5 km
Common conditions covered by a Covid PCR Test
PCR Covid Test FAQs
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.
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.