Antigen Test - what is it and how the test is done
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Antigen Test in Poviglio
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Poviglio. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Santo Stefano Poviglio
Piazza della Vittoria, 1, 42028 Poviglio RE, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Manfredi
Via Antonio Gramsci, 117, 42024 Castelnovo di Sotto RE, Italia
2.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dallaglio
Via Antonio Gramsci, 35, 42024 Castelnovo di Sotto RE, Italia
2.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Biagio Dr.sse Serrao Sas
Via San Biagio, 18, 42024 Castelnovo di Sotto RE, Italia
2.3 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dott. Saccardi & C. (S.N.C.)
Via A. Tragni, 30, 42043 Gattatico RE, Italia
4.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia SANTA CROCE S.N.C.
Via Anteo Carrara, 59, 42022 Boretto RE, Italia
4.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Dr. Camellini Secondo
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 6, 42041 Brescello RE, Italia
4.4 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Sarzi Amadè
Viale Umberto I, 2, 42022 Boretto RE, Italia
4.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Di Sorbolo
Via Italo Focherini, 11, 43058 Sorbolo Mezzani PR, Italia
4.6 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dr.Martelli Nadia
Via Ilaria Alpi, 1, 42023 Cadelbosco di Sopra RE, Italia
6 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia dei Santi di Sorbolo
Via Antonio Gramsci, 58, 43058 Sorbolo Mezzani PR, Italia
4.6 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.