Covid Test in Roma

FAQs on Coronavirus testing

• Questions on PCR tests?
• Information on Covid rapid tests
• Information on Covid antibody tests

Can I take a Covid-19 test at an Italian airport when I land?

More and more countries require the result of a test taken before departure (typically 48 hours before departure). Please visit the country's website where you are heading or the airline you are using to find out up to date official information. On faiuntestevai.it we offer you the chance to find a centre to carry out a test before departure.

Do I need a Coronavirus test to enter Italy?

To enter Italy, it is required to produce a negative test against infection of coronavirus depending on the country of origin. The result must be in Italian or English. For an updated list of the countries for which a test please visit this up to date page from the Italian Ministry of health.

Where can I get a PCR test to detect the infection Coronavirus in Italy?

If you want to do a private test, you can find laboratories or pharmacies in Italy that offers this service. On faiuntestevai.it we have over 4,000 centres throughout Italy offering different types of Covid-19 tests, including PCR tests.

What is a rapid Coronavirus test?

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.

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