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 Covid Test in Padua - Padova
Valentini Poliambulatorio Centro Medico
Piazzetta Conciapelli, 20, 35137 Padova PD, Italia
Opening Hours
| Monday |
07:30
– 19:30
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| Tuesday |
07:30
– 19:30
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| Wednesday |
07:30
– 19:30
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| Thursday |
07:30
– 19:30
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| Friday |
07:30
– 19:30
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| Saturday |
07:30
– 12:30
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| Sunday |
Closed
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PCR Test Valentini Poliambulatorio Centro Medico
Get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Padua - Padova with Valentini Poliambulatorio Centro Medico to check for an infection from COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you're travelling, the results are usually valid for up to 48 hours for Rapid Antigen tests and up to 72 hours for PCR tests.
Find out about the cost and other information on this page and contact Valentini Poliambulatorio Centro Medico directly to book a PCR Test.
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Common conditions covered by a Covid PCR Test
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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.
These details have been last updated on 11/10/22