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 Borgo a Mozzano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via 1 Maggio, 16, 55023 Borgo a Mozzano LU, Italia
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Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 21, 55022 Bagni di Lucca LU, Italia
3.2 km
Piazza Ponte a Serraglio, 6, 55022 Bagni di Lucca LU, Italia
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Via Umberto I, 156, 55022 Bagni di Lucca LU, Italia
3.2 km
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Piazza del Popolo, 112, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia
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Via Nazionale, 30, 55051 Barga LU, Italia
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Viale Europa, 313V, 55014 Capannori LU, Italia
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Via Roma, 40, 55025 Coreglia Antelminelli LU, Italia
6 km
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Via delle Ville, 130, 55012 Capannori LU, Italia
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Via per Camaiore, 4885, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia
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Via delle Ville, 114, 55013 Capannori LU, 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.
Usually antigen tests/lateral flow tests do not require the prescription of a doctor in Italy. However, it is good to inform your doctor about the values of the results in order to enable it to assess whether or not there is the need to prescribe a possible molecular tests.
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.