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 Racconigi
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Racconigi. 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 Istituto di Candiolo - IRCCS
SP142, 10060 Candiolo TO, Italia
13.8 km
PCR Test by CDI Centro Diagnostico Italiano | Rho
Via Camillo Benso di Cavour, 11, 10061 Cavour TO, Italia
14.8 km
PCR Covid Test by Centro Medico Santagostino (Punto Prelievi)
Corso Roma, 13, 10024 Moncalieri TO, Italia
16.1 km
PCR Test by Studio Medico Mirafiori
Strada Basse del Lingotto, 19, 10127 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Bios Wine Srl
Via Pietro Micca, 12051 Alba CN, Italia
18.3 km
PCR Test by Centro Medico Santa Clara s.r.l.
Via Cesare Battisti, 12, 10023 Chieri TO, Italia
18.4 km
PCR Test by Koelliker Ospedale
Corso Galileo Ferraris, 255, 10134 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
Corso Bramante, 88, 10126 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Koelliker Ospedale
Corso Galileo Ferraris, 247, 10134 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Luigi Gonzaga
Regione Gonzole, 10, 10043 Orbassano TO, Italia
17.9 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.
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.