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 Pontecagnano Faiano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Silvio Baratta, 120, 84134 Salerno SA, Italia
6.5 km
Piazza Vincenzo Gioberti, 22, 84091 Battipaglia SA, Italia
6.3 km
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Via Francesco Manzo 35, 84122 Salerno Salerno, Italy
6.5 km
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 92, 84123 Salerno SA, Italia
6.5 km
Via Cutinelli, 1, 84081 Baronissi SA, Italia
9 km
Via della Repubblica, 38, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italia
9.6 km
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Corso Principe Amedeo, 3, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italia
9.6 km
Via Salvatore Gargiulo, 38, 84086 Roccapiemonte SA, Italia
12.6 km
Via Alfonso Gatto, 28, 84010 Minori SA, Italia
13 km
Via Lorenzo Fava, 4, 84014 Nocera Inferiore SA, Italia
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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.
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.