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 San Miniato
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in San Miniato. 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 Synlab
Via Cesare Battisti, 87, 50054 Fucecchio FI, Italia
4 km
PCR Covid Test by Lar Sas
Via G. di San Giorgio, 20, 50054 Fucecchio FI, Italia
4 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Piazza Fratelli Cervi, 11, 56029 Santa Croce sull'Arno PI, Italia
4.3 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via dei Mille, 5, 56022 Castelfranco di Sotto PI, Italia
5.5 km
PCR Test by Ce. M. A. R. Srl (Cemar)
Via della Pesa, 19, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FI, Italia
9.1 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Giro delle Mura, 27, 50056 Montelupo Fiorentino FI, Italia
9.1 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Yuri Gagarin, 17, 56012 Calcinaia PI, Italia
11.8 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Livornese, 169, 50055 Lastra a Signa FI, Italia
14.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Data Medica
Via Della Salute 1, 51016 Montecatini-Terme Pistoia, Italy
14.7 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Di Analisi Mediche Paccosi Dr. Rossella & C. Sas
Piazza della Misericordia, 56035 Casciana Terme Lari PI, Italia
15.1 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.