Covid Test in Travagliato - Brescia

FAQs on Coronavirus testing

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• Information on Covid rapid tests
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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.

Which Coronavirus test are accepted by airlines?

Molecular (PCR) tests are typically accepted by airlines, but more and more frequently are also accepted antigen test results. Usually, it is required that the test has not been done before 48 hours from the date of the flight. For more details, we recommend you check with your airline and the official information of the destination country. The result must be available even for international travel, in English and/or in the country's language where you are going.

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.

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