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 Parabiago
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Parabiago. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Farmacia Toietta
Piazza Indipendenza, 5, 20015 Parabiago MI, Italia
Antigen Test by Lafarmacia.Cinque Mulini
Strada Statale del Sempione, 260, 20028 San Vittore Olona MI, Italia
2.1 km
Rapid Covid Test by Lafarmacia.Cinque Mulini
SS33, 20028 San Vittore Olona MI, Italia
2.1 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Vittore Olona
Piazza Italia, 25, 20028 San Vittore Olona MI, Italia
2.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia i Tigli
Via per Canegrate, 12A, 20025 Legnano MI, Italia
3 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia San Giorgio
Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 23, 20034 San Giorgio su Legnano MI, Italia
2.2 km
Antigen Test by Lifebrain Centro Analisi Città di Arese
Via Monsignor Paleari, 90, 20005 Pogliano Milanese MI, Italia
2.5 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dr. Balocco - Rete Club Salute
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, 20043 Vanzago MI, Italia
3.2 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Grancia Sas
Via Roma, 54, 20045 Lainate MI, Italia
3.7 km
Rapid Covid Test by Centro Medico San Magno
Via San Domenico, 1, 20025 Legnano MI, Italia
3 km
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Rapid Covid Test by Centro Medico San Magno
Via San Domenico, 1, 20025 Legnano MI, Italia
3 km
Unverified
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.