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 Ercolano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Vicinale Cozzolino, 80, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italia
Via Madonnelle, 14, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italia
Via Libertà, 66, 80055 Portici NA, Italia
1.1 km
Via Libertà, 252, 80055 Portici NA, Italia
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Via Armando Diaz, 7, 80055 Portici NA, Italia
1.1 km
Via Pittore, 189, 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano NA, Italia
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Via Tufarelli, 50, 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano NA, Italia
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Corso Sirena, 285, 80147 Napoli NA, Italia
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Piazza Vincenzo De Franchis, 36, 80147 Napoli NA, Italia
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Via Luca Giordano, 67, 80040 Cercola NA, Italia
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Via Luigi Volpicella, 493, 80147 Napoli NA, Italia
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Via Luigi Volpicella, 509, 80147 Napoli NA, 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.