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 Montepulciano
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Montepulciano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by ASP Istituto Maria Redditi
Sinalunga, Toscana, Italia
8.6 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Billi
Piazza del Popolo, 22, 06061 Castiglione del Lago PG, Italia
14 km
Rapid Covid Test by Centro Diagnostico Valdichiana
Via Ferdinando Redditi, 2, 52045 Foiano della Chiana AR, Italia
11.2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia di Moiano del Dott.Mauro Dore e Co.
Piazza Enrico Berlinguer, 14, 06062 Città della Pieve PG, Italia
14.9 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Nafissi SRL
Via Enrico De Nicola, 1, 06061 Castiglione del Lago PG, Italia
14 km
Rapid Covid Test by Comune Di Radicofani
Via dello Spedale, 2, 53040 Radicofani SI, Italia
13.5 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Vignai
Via Piemonte, 24, 06061 Castiglione del Lago PG, Italia
14 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Mariottini
Viale Giuseppe Garibaldi, 23, 06061 Castiglione del Lago PG, Italia
14 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Prochowski Iamurri Chiara
Viale Roma, 17, 06060 Paciano PG, Italia
15.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Fabbrini
Via F. Hamman, 18, 53021 Abbadia San Salvatore SI, Italia
15.5 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
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.
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.