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 Lecce
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Lecce. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Farmahealth
Piazza San Pietro, 12, 73013 Galatina LE, Italia
12.4 km
Antigen Test by Santa Caterina sas
Vico Santa Caterina, 24R, 72100 Brindisi BR, Italia
23 km
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Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cam
Via 20 Settembre, 11, 74024 Manduria TA, Italia
28.5 km
Antigen Test by Diagnostic Center
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio, 5, 72029 Villa Castelli BR, Italia
39.7 km
Rapid Covid Test by IDAC SRL ISTITUTO DIAGNOSTICO ANALISI CLINICHE
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio, 3, 72029 Villa Castelli BR, Italia
39.7 km
Rapid Covid Test by Lifebrain Centro Analisi Città di Arese
Piazza della Vittoria, 2, 74122 Taranto TA, Italia
50.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Spagnolo di Spagnolo Carmelo & Ernestina
Via Cesare Battisti, 56, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
50.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Mandurino
Via Salina Piccola, 6, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
50.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Bagnuoli Dr. Fabrizio
Via Fiume, 15, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
50.1 km
Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche Dott.Ssa Maria Torrisi Diamed Snc
Strada Comunale Femmina Morta Gravina, 7, 72014 Cisternino BR, Italia
47.4 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
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 PCR test may take too much time for the results to be conclusive. A lateral antibody test is less costly, faster and more sensitive to identifying the covid19 virus. It has been important for hospital workers, frontline workers, and caregivers in times of covid19.