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 Levone
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Levone. 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 Poliambulatorio Statuto Torino
Via Paschero, 40, 10070 Cafasse TO, Italia
6.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Centro Medico Artemisia e punto prelievi
Via Piemonte, 32, 10019 Strambino TO, Italia
14.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Irm - Indagini Ricerche Mediche
Via Torino, 19, 10044 Pianezza TO, Italia
15.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Farmacia Vela
Corso Potenza, 92, 10149 Torino TO, Italia
17.3 km
Unverified
PCR Covid Test by Gruppo LARC
Corso Venezia, 10, 10155 Torino TO, Italia
17.3 km
PCR Test by Borrelli Dr. Paolo - Centro Medico Jervis 22
Via Guglielmo Jervis, 22, 10015 Ivrea TO, Italia
16.6 km
PCR Covid Test by LAMAT | Via Capelli
Via Carlo Capelli 81, 10146 Torino Turin, Italy
17.3 km
PCR Test by Ospedale di Ivrea
Piazza Credenza, 2, 10015 Ivrea TO, Italia
16.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Ospedale Cottolengo
Via San Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo, 9, 10152 Torino TO, Italia
17.3 km
PCR Test by Poliambulatorio Statuto Torino
Piazza Statuto, 3, 10122 Torino TO, Italia
17.3 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.