Covid Test in Roma

FAQs on Coronavirus testing

• Questions on PCR tests?
• Information on Covid rapid tests/Lateral Flow tests
• Information on Covid antibody tests

What tests are accepted for travel to other EU countries?

The European Union has agreed on a list of rapid tests (antigen) accepted in all EU countries. To be valid in the European Union and in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the tests (molecular or antigenic) have sensitivity equal to or greater than 90% and specificity equal to or higher than 97%. The result must be in English or in a language recognized in the country where you are going. In addition the following information must be present on the result:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Type of Test, including the name of the manufacturer of the test (for antigen tests)
• Name infection tested (SARS-CoV-2)
• Result
• Date and time
• Test Center Details
• Country

Read more details on the website of the EU.

Do I still need to quarantine in Italy despite having a negative test result?

Depending on the country from which/to which you are travelling, you may be required to comply with a quarantine period of isolation, even in the case in which the result of a test by Covid-19 is negative. Please visit the website of the country where you are going.

Do I need a doctor's prescription for a rapid antigen Covid test in Italy?

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.

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