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 Gandino
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Gandino. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Pancheri Dr. M Antonietta
Via Mosconi, 8, 24026 Leffe BG, Italia
1.2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Carrara Dr. Enrico
Via Raimondo Ruggeri, 4, 24020 Casnigo BG, Italia
1.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Trussardi dssa. Vittoria
Via Bonfanti, 40, 24020 Colzate BG, Italia
2.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Agostini di Fiorano al Serio
Via Roma, 1, 24020 Fiorano al Serio BG, Italia
3.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Seriana Gazzaniga
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 17, 24025 Gazzaniga BG, Italia
3.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Erboristeria Longhi Dr. Maria Antonietta
Via Nazionale, 3, 24060 Spinone al Lago BG, Italia
3.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Agostini di Ponte Nossa
Via Europa, 117, 24028 Ponte Nossa BG, Italia
4.1 km
Antigen Test by FARMACIA IN SALUTE di Gazzaniga
Via Cesare Battisti, 94, 24025 Gazzaniga BG, Italia
3.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Varinelli Dr.ssa Silvana
Via Nazionale, 88, 24060 Casazza BG, Italia
4.1 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Rotelli
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 8, 24020 Cene BG, Italia
4.4 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.