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 Viareggio. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Statale Abetone, 176, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI, Italia
12 km
Via Ada Negri, 31, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI, Italia
12 km
Via R. Luxemburg Orzignano, 24, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI
12 km
Via Armando Diaz, 6, 56123 Pisa PI, Italia
12.9 km
Via San Giuseppe Benedetto Cottolengo, 9, 56125 Pisa PI, Italia
12.9 km
Via Asmara, 22, 56121 Pisa PI, Italia
12.9 km
Via Giovanni Battista Picotti, 1, 56124 Pisa PI, Italia
12.9 km
Via Tosco Romagnola, 1987, 56023 Cascina PI, Italia
19.9 km
Via Spagna, 8, 57014 Collesalvetti LI, Italia
22.3 km
Via Yuri Gagarin, 17, 56012 Calcinaia PI, Italia
22.2 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.