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 Policoro. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Emanuele Gianturco, 9, 85034 Francavilla in Sinni PZ, Italia
26.2 km
Via Alcide De Gasperi, 107, 75010 San Mauro Forte MT, Italia
29.2 km
Via Alcide De Gasperi, 41, 75010 San Mauro Forte MT, Italia
29.2 km
Via Panarea, 35, 87076 Villapiana CS, Italia
27.5 km
Via Francesco d'Alessio, 20, 75100 Matera MT, Italia
31.9 km
Via San Francesco, 5, 74011 Castellaneta TA, Italia
32.2 km
Piazza della Vittoria, 2, 74122 Taranto TA, Italia
34.8 km
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 95, 74123 Taranto TA, Italia
34.8 km
Via Galeso, 52, 74123 Taranto TA, Italia
34.8 km
Via Federico Di Palma, 1, 74123 Taranto TA, Italia
34.8 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...
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.
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.
This test is less accurate than the gold standard PCR test; however, the test accuracy has shown to be higher when used by trained laboratory staff.