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 Montecorvino Rovella. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Piazza Vincenzo Gioberti, 22, 84091 Battipaglia SA, Italia
6.1 km
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Via Silvio Baratta, 120, 84134 Salerno SA, Italia
11.5 km
Via Francesco Manzo 35, 84122 Salerno Salerno, Italy
11.5 km
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 92, 84123 Salerno SA, Italia
11.5 km
Via Cutinelli, 1, 84081 Baronissi SA, Italia
11.4 km
Via della Repubblica, 38, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italia
14.2 km
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Piazza Umberto 1, 12, 84045 Altavilla Silentina SA, Italia
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Corso Principe Amedeo, 3, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italia
14.2 km
Via Salvatore Gargiulo, 38, 84086 Roccapiemonte SA, Italia
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Piazza Europa, 75, 84026 Postiglione SA, Italia
16.5 km
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...
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.