Antigen Test - what is it and how the test is done
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Antigen Test in Domusnovas
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Domusnovas. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by LABORATORIO ANALISI
Via Venezia, 60, 09016 Iglesias SU, Italia
6.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by Lab Sud Carbonia S.A.S
Viale Arsia, 56, 09013 Carbonia SU, Italia
12.7 km
Rapid Covid Test by Aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas "Mario Mameli" (CAG)
Via dei Trasvolatori, 09067 Elmas CA, Italy
21.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Parcheggio Aeroporto Cagliari | ParkinGO
Via Pieluigi Nervi, 09067 Elmas CA, Italia
21.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche Galeno
Piazza Is Maglias, 9, 09122 Cagliari CA, Italia
25.5 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Iacarelli Snc
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 5, 09123 Cagliari CA, Italia
25.5 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Tomatis, Zentrum für Horchtraining
Via Toscana, 09127 Cagliari CA, Italia
25.5 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche di A. Falconi sas
Via Lanusei 69, 09125 Cagliari Metropolitan CityCagliari, Italy
25.5 km
Antigen Test by Lifebrain Veneto Lab Srl
Via Giovanni Pascoli, 4, 09128 Cagliari CA, Italia
25.5 km
Antigen Test by Istituto Clinico San Siro
Via San Gavino Monreale, 18, 09042 Monserrato CA, Italia
26.6 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
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.