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 Pontenure
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Pontenure. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Polo
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 24, 29027 Podenzano PC, Italia
5.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Montale
Via Emilia Parmense, 151, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by FARMACIA CROCI
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 2, 29019 San Giorgio Piacentino PC, Italia
3.9 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Del Santuario
SS9, 29010 Cadeo PC, Italia
4 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Giorgio
Via Firenze, 18, 29019 San Giorgio Piacentino PC, Italia
3.9 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Lazzaro Di Francesconi E. & Scarani C. Snc
Via Emilia Parmense, 40, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Farnesiana
Strada Farnesiana, 100, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Nuova
Strada Farnesiana, 91, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Cardona E Corvi Del Dott. Antonio Corvi Cardona
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 124, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 km
Antigen Test by RAF First Clinic – Via Respighi
Via Lorenzo Respighi, 2, 29122 Piacenza PC, Italia
5.8 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.
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.
The PCR test may take too much time for the results to be conclusive. A lateral antibody test is less costly, faster and more sensitive to identifying the covid19 virus. It has been important for hospital workers, frontline workers, and caregivers in times of covid19.