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...
Rapid Covid Test in San Giorgio Piacentino
Farmacia San Giorgio
Via Firenze, 18, 29019 San Giorgio Piacentino PC, Italia
Opening Hours
| Monday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Tuesday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Wednesday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Thursday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Friday |
08:30
– 12:30
15:30
– 19:30
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| Saturday |
09:00
– 13:00
15:00
– 19:00
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| Sunday |
Closed
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Antigen Test Farmacia San Giorgio
Get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in San Giorgio Piacentino with Farmacia San Giorgio to check for an infection from COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you're travelling, the results are usually valid for up to 48 hours for Rapid Antigen tests and up to 72 hours for PCR tests.
Find out about the cost and other information on this page and contact Farmacia San Giorgio directly to book an Antigen Test.
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Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Antigen Test testing locations nearby
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
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.
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.
These details have been last updated on 12/10/22