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 Augusta. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Viale Mario Giardino, 5, 96010 Sortino SR, Italia
11.3 km
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 475, 96014 Floridia SR, Italia
10.9 km
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 437, 96014 Floridia SR, Italia
10.9 km
Corso Gelone, 39, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia
12.5 km
Via Vincenzo Bellini 41, 96010 Canicattini Bagni Syracuse, Italy
16.1 km
Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
20.2 km
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
Via Teocrito, 11, 95131 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
Via Carlo Forlanini, 15, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
Via Androne, 55, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
20.2 km
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...
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and gradually start. Some people become infected but do not develop any symptoms and do not feel bad. Most people (about 80%) cured of the disease without requiring special care. About 1 in 6 people who contract the COVID-19 became seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing. Older people and those with underlying medical problems such as hypertension, heart problems or diabetes are more likely to develop serious diseases. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical advice.
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 lateral flow test for Covid-19 is a swab test in which the swab is swept across the back of a person's nose and throat. The swab is then placed into a liquid tube, after which a sample of this liquid is deposited on a small absorbent pad contained within the disposable testing kit.