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 Maglie
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Maglie. 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
7.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cam
Via 20 Settembre, 11, 74024 Manduria TA, Italia
40 km
Antigen Test by Santa Caterina sas
Vico Santa Caterina, 24R, 72100 Brindisi BR, Italia
40.3 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Diagnostic Center
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio, 5, 72029 Villa Castelli BR, Italia
53.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by IDAC SRL ISTITUTO DIAGNOSTICO ANALISI CLINICHE
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio, 3, 72029 Villa Castelli BR, Italia
53.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by Lifebrain Centro Analisi Città di Arese
Piazza della Vittoria, 2, 74122 Taranto TA, Italia
61.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Mandurino
Via Salina Piccola, 6, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
61.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Spagnolo di Spagnolo Carmelo & Ernestina
Via Cesare Battisti, 56, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
61.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Bagnuoli Dr. Fabrizio
Via Fiume, 15, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
61.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Lo Bianco
Corso Italia, 260, 74121 Taranto TA, Italia
61.3 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.
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.