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 Caltagirone. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Palermo, 11, 95046 Palagonia CT, Italia
14.2 km
Unverified
Largo Milite Ignoto, 5D, 95040 Raddusa CT, Italia
16.3 km
Via Santa Maura, 46, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italia
24.7 km
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Via Psaumida, 2, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italia
24.7 km
Verified
Viale Armando Diaz, 8, 94100 Enna EN, Italia
26.1 km
Viale Armando Diaz, 22, 94100 Enna EN, Italia
26.1 km
Viale Mario Giardino, 5, 96010 Sortino SR, Italia
29.1 km
Viale Trieste, 4, 93100 Caltanissetta CL, Italia
30.4 km
Via Vincenzo Bellini 41, 96010 Canicattini Bagni Syracuse, Italy
33.3 km
Via Giacomo Matteotti 275, 95045 Misterbianco Catania, Italy
33.4 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...
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.
People in a high-risk environment can have a lateral flow test as it is faster. Now, self-testing kits are also available.