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 Fonte Nuova
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Fonte Nuova. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Linea Medica- Alliance Medical Diagnostic S.r.l.
Via Ugo Foscolo, 14, 00013 Fonte Nuova RM, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Diagnosi Analisi E Terapie Pasteur (S.R.L.)
Via Luigi Einaudi, 33, 00013 Mentana RM, Italia
2.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Laboconsult
Via Troilo il Grande, 55, 00131 Roma RM, Italia
10 km
Rapid Covid Test by Via Poppea Sabina
Viale Ratto delle Sabine, 78, 00131 Roma RM, Italia
10 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Piracci
Via Giacomo Leopardi, 19, 00012 Guidonia Montecelio RM, Italia
5.5 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Tempio Salus
Via di Settebagni, 300, 00139 Roma RM, Italia
10 km
Antigen Test by Pasteur Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche
Via Montecassiano, 157, 00156 Roma RM, Italia
10 km
Antigen Test by Laboratorio Nomentano
Via dello Stadio, 1, 00015 Monterotondo RM, Italia
3.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Le Cicogne
Via Galileo Galilei, 4, 00012 Guidonia Montecelio RM, Italia
5.5 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Pie' di Costa
Via Stromboli, 7, 00015 Monterotondo RM, Italia
3.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia del Parco
Via Ugo Ojetti, 450, 00137 Roma RM, Italia
10 km
Verified
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.