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 Gessate
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Gessate. 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
Via Indipendenza, 1, 20040 Cambiago MI, Italia
1.4 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab c/o Medical Service Group
Via Giacomo Leopardi, 12, 20065 Inzago MI, Italia
2.4 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 18, 20875 Burago di Molgora MB, Italia
3.9 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Lecco, 10, 20864 Agrate Brianza MB, Italia
4.3 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Vicolo della Lira, 10, 20060 Cassina De' Pecchi MI
4.3 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Cesare Battisti, 32, 20061 Carugate MI, Italia
4.8 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Giuseppe Verdi, 36, 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio MI, Italia
5.4 km
PCR Covid Test by COB Medicina e Salute
Via 25 Aprile, 35, 20863 Concorezzo MB, Italia
5.3 km
PCR Test by Ames centro polidiagnostico Strumentale srl
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 3, 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio MI, Italia
5.4 km
PCR Test by Centro Prelievi CD Redi Bioanalisi Piacenza
Via Don Pietro Mandelli, 13, 20884 Sulbiate MB, Italia
5.5 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.