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...
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Spotorno. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Nizza, 1, 17100 Savona SV, Italia
6.3 km
Via Giuseppe Verdi 92, 17100 Savona Savona, Italy
6.3 km
Piazza Santa Caterina, 25, 17011 Albisola Superiore SV, Italia
9 km
Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 47, 17011 Albisola Superiore SV, Italia
9 km
Largo Giovanni Giolitti, 17015 Celle Ligure SV, Italia
10.1 km
Via delle Peschiere, 51, 17025 Loano SV, Italia
10.4 km
Via Edmondo De Amicis, 12, 17025 Loano SV, Italia
10.4 km
Via Biglino, 10, 17043 Carcare SV, Italia
11.1 km
Via Roma, 17, 17014 Cairo Montenotte SV, Italia
13.9 km
Via Genova, 4, 17031 Albenga SV, Italia
16 km
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...
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.
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.