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 Lipari. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Libertà, 29, 98061 Brolo ME, Italia
22.7 km
Via Luigi Pirandello 49, 98071 Capo d'Orlando Messina, Italy
24.2 km
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 29, 98050 Terme Vigliatore ME, Italia
25.5 km
Viale delle Terme, 4, 98050 Terme Vigliatore ME, Italia
25.5 km
Unverified
Via Prima San Nicolò, 98054 Furnari Messina, Italy
26.8 km
Via Nazionale, 98070 Capri Leone Messina, Italy
28.4 km
Via Libertà, 27, 98070 Longi ME, Italia
32.5 km
Viale della Libertà, 29, 98121 Messina ME, Italia
37.6 km
Viale della Libertà, 1, 98121 Messina ME, Italia
37.6 km
Unverified
Piazza Cairoli, 7, 98123 Messina ME, Italia
37.6 km
Unverified
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...
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and gradually start. Some people become infected but do not develop any symptoms and do not feel bad. Most people (about 80%) cured of the disease without requiring special care. About 1 in 6 people who contract the COVID-19 became seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing. Older people and those with underlying medical problems such as hypertension, heart problems or diabetes are more likely to develop serious diseases. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical advice.
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.