Antigen Test - what is it and how the test is done
With the increased risk of every other person developing the COVID-19 virus due to its increased prevalence, testing for Coronavirus has become the new normal. Thankfully, self-testing kits have...
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Arrone. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 05031 Arrone TR, Italia
Via della Vittoria, 47, 05034 Ferentillo TR, Italia
2.8 km
Piazza Emiliano Jacobelli, 5, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Via Romagna, 104, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Piazza Armando Diaz, 6, 02010 Colli sul Velino RI, Italia
5.8 km
Via Campomicciolo, 9, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Viale Curio Dentato, 94, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Viale della Stazione, 26, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Piazza del Mercato, 61, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
6.4 km
Corso Vecchio, 74, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
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Via 1 Maggio, 65, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
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With the increased risk of every other person developing the COVID-19 virus due to its increased prevalence, testing for Coronavirus has become the new normal. Thankfully, self-testing kits have...
Unlike PCR tests that require sending swabs to a specialised laboratory, the rapid tests (also called antigens) can return results without being sent to a specialised structure. Some tests provide results even while waiting in less than fifteen minutes. These tests are also known as lateral flow method or fluorescence.
The rapid antigen tests are designed for quick results and rapid detection of the new coronavirus. Usually, you can get results from an antigen test within 15 minutes. This is because the test does not require any specialized laboratory equipment and can easily be performed in a doctor's office or clinical setting. Keep in mind that increased testing across the nation can mean a more significant burden on laboratories, which may contribute to longer waiting times than usual for a lab result.
The PCR test may take too much time for the results to be conclusive. A lateral antibody test is less costly, faster and more sensitive to identifying the covid19 virus. It has been important for hospital workers, frontline workers, and caregivers in times of covid19.