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...
Rapid Covid Test in Genoa - Genova
Farmacia Linneo
Via Carlo Linneo, 95, 16159 Genova GE, Italia
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Tuesday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Wednesday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Thursday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Friday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Saturday |
Closed
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| Sunday |
Closed
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Antigen Test Farmacia Linneo
Get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Genoa - Genova with Farmacia Linneo to check for an infection from COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you're travelling, the results are usually valid for up to 48 hours for Rapid Antigen tests and up to 72 hours for PCR tests.
Find out about the cost and other information on this page and contact Farmacia Linneo directly to book an Antigen Test.
Farmacia a Genova
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Antigen Test testing locations nearby
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.
These details have been last updated on 11/10/22