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 Pescia
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Pescia. 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 Data Medica
Via Della Salute 1, 51016 Montecatini-Terme Pistoia, Italy
4.4 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via della Madonna, 30, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italia
11.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Lar Sas
Via G. di San Giorgio, 20, 50054 Fucecchio FI, Italia
13.5 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Cesare Battisti, 87, 50054 Fucecchio FI, Italia
13.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Piazza Fratelli Cervi, 11, 56029 Santa Croce sull'Arno PI, Italia
14 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via dei Mille, 5, 56022 Castelfranco di Sotto PI, Italia
14.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Statale Abetone, 176, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI, Italia
15.6 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via R. Luxemburg Orzignano, 24, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI
15.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via San Michele, 1, 51031 Agliana PT, Italia
15.8 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Yuri Gagarin, 17, 56012 Calcinaia PI, Italia
15.6 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.