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...
Antigen Test in Catania
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Catania. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Centro Analisi Catanese
Viale Venti Settembre 72, 95128 Catania Catania, Italy
Rapid Covid Test by Aeroporto di Catania
Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Antigen Test by ANALAB Laboratorio Analisi Poliambulatorio
Largo Bordighera, 49, 95127 Catania CT, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Medlab del Dottor Dario Vasta & C Snc
Via Androne, 55, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
Antigen Test by Laboratorio Analisi a Catania Cucuzza e Tornetta
Via Teocrito, 11, 95131 Catania CT, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Policlinico San Pietro
Via Carlo Forlanini, 15, 95124 Catania CT, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Prati Bocchi
Via Antonio Gramsci, 15/C, 95030 Gravina di Catania CT, Italia
4.2 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Dr. A. La Rosa
Via Giacomo Matteotti 275, 95045 Misterbianco Catania, Italy
4.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by Crespellano
Via Provinciale, 243, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italia
4.9 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Iom Ricerca Srl
Via Penninazzo, 11, 95029 Viagrande CT, Italia
7.5 km
Rapid Covid Test by Ematos Del Dr.Alfredo Strano & C. S.A.S.
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 2, 95033 Biancavilla CT, Italia
15.3 km
Antigen Test by Peluso Dott. Angelo
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 60, 95033 Biancavilla CT, Italia
15.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Palmiero Dr. Nicola
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 83, 95033 Biancavilla CT, Italia
15.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Pasteur Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 117, 95033 Biancavilla CT, Italia
15.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Ematos Del Dr.Alfredo Strano & C. S.A.S.
Via Pietro Nenni 5, 95031 Adrano Catania, Italy
17.7 km
Antigen Test by Laboratorio Analisi cliniche Salus
Via Principe di Piemonte, 131, 95013 Fiumefreddo di Sicilia CT, Italia
21.1 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
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.
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.