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...
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in Gela. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Viale Trieste, 4, 93100 Caltanissetta CL, Italia
31.3 km
Largo Milite Ignoto, 5D, 95040 Raddusa CT, Italia
32.1 km
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 115, 93017 San Cataldo Caltanissetta, Italy
32.5 km
Via Piero Gobetti, 1/3, 97016 Pozzallo RG, Italia
40.4 km
Via Pietro Nenni 13, 92100 Agrigento Agrigento, Italy
40.3 km
Via 20 Settembre, 33/1, 97014 Ispica RG, Italia
40.9 km
Viale Mario Giardino, 5, 96010 Sortino SR, Italia
43.6 km
Via Ducezio, 1, 96017 Noto SR, Italia
46.6 km
Via Giacomo Matteotti 275, 95045 Misterbianco Catania, Italy
52.1 km
Via Pietro Nenni 5, 95031 Adrano Catania, Italy
52.2 km
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...
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.
A positive PCR/NAAT result indicates that viral RNA is present in the sample. Positive results should be treated as if someone is infectious, with isolation to prevent spread and providing adequate clinical care if symptoms warrant it.