PCR Test - what is it and how the test is done
The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for Covid is a test that helps analyse whether a person is suffering from Covid infection or not. The PCR Test for Covid is so far considered to be th...
PCR Test in Bagni di Lucca
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Bagni di Lucca. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
PCR Test by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
PCR Covid Test by Data Medica
Via Della Salute 1, 51016 Montecatini-Terme Pistoia, Italy
12.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via della Madonna, 30, 51100 Pistoia PT, Italia
17.1 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Statale Abetone, 176, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI, Italia
18.6 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via R. Luxemburg Orzignano, 24, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI
18.6 km
PCR Covid Test by LABORATORIO ANALISI C.C.B.S. SRL.
Via Ada Negri, 31, 56017 San Giuliano Terme PI, Italia
18.6 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratorio Analisi Mediche E Biologiche Kobiol (S.R.L.)
Via Armando Diaz, 6, 56123 Pisa PI, Italia
22.5 km
PCR Covid Test by Lar Sas
Via G. di San Giorgio, 20, 50054 Fucecchio FI, Italia
22.3 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via San Michele, 1, 51031 Agliana PT, Italia
22 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Montalese, 653, 59013 Montemurlo PO, Italia
22.9 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Piazza Fratelli Cervi, 11, 56029 Santa Croce sull'Arno PI, Italia
22.7 km
Common conditions covered by a Covid PCR Test
PCR Covid Test FAQs
A nasopharyngeal swab is inserted deep into the nasal cavity to collect the sample. The collected sample from the swab is then manipulated to extract its genetic material. The tested person may cough or gag during swab insertion, which involves discomfort.
Persons have telltale signs of COVID 19 infection such as fever, fatigue, cough, and loss of smell or taste. Such persons should self-quarantine and await PCR results.
RTPCR is highly specific for the COVID19 virus, and its results are hardly false positives. This diagnostic is very reliable and authentic. Individuals may test positive for weeks or even months after their first positive test even though they are not infectious. Repeat testing after the first positive test is not indicated.