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 Racconigi. Compare details and costs for a PCR Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
SP142, 10060 Candiolo TO, Italia
13.8 km
Via Camillo Benso di Cavour, 11, 10061 Cavour TO, Italia
14.8 km
Corso Roma, 13, 10024 Moncalieri TO, Italia
16.1 km
Strada Basse del Lingotto, 19, 10127 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
Via Pietro Micca, 12051 Alba CN, Italia
18.3 km
Via Cesare Battisti, 12, 10023 Chieri TO, Italia
18.4 km
Corso Galileo Ferraris, 255, 10134 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
Corso Bramante, 88, 10126 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
Corso Galileo Ferraris, 247, 10134 Torino TO, Italia
21.1 km
Regione Gonzole, 10, 10043 Orbassano TO, Italia
17.9 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.