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 Passirano
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Passirano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Zarla Cadei Giovanni Farmacia
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 21, 25050 Passirano BS, Italia
Antigen Test by Farmacia Baronio Dr. Mario
Via Duomo, 79, 25046 Cazzago San Martino BS, Italia
2.2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia S. Dionigi
Via Ponte Cingoli, 2, 25050 Rodengo Saiano BS, Italia
2.2 km
Antigen Test by Istituto Clinico San Rocco
Via dei Sabbioni, 24, 25050 Ome BS, Italia
3.4 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Comunale Franciacorta
Via Franciacorta, 38, 25038 Rovato BS, Italia
3.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by STORICHE FARMACIE DI GUSSAGO TOSINI E ANTONELLI SNC SEDE 1
Via Giancarlo Peracchia, 4, 25064 Gussago BS, Italia
4.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Franciacorta Dott. Buelli Maurizio
Via Provinciale, 21, 25030 Erbusco BS, Italia
4.4 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Tomasoni Dott.sse Adele e Chiara
Viale Italia, 1, 25064 Gussago BS, Italia
4.3 km
Antigen Test by Azienda Servizi Territoriali Spa
Via Aldo Moro, 105, 25039 Travagliato BS, Italia
5.2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia S. Andrea
Via Sant'Andrea, 73, 25038 Rovato BS, Italia
3.8 km
Antigen Test by Azienda Servizi Territoriali Spa
Piazza Libertà, 6, 25039 Travagliato BS, Italia
5.2 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.
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.