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 San Pietro in Casale
Find out where to get a PCR Covid Test (Covid PCR Test) in San Pietro in Casale. 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 Test by Centro di medicina Ferrara
Via Giovanni Verga, 17, 44124 Ferrara FE, Italia
13.9 km
PCR Test by Synlab
Via Golinelli, 3, 40054 Budrio BO, Italia
13.1 km
PCR Test by Lifebrain Analisi Cliniche Estense Lifebrain
Via Boccacanale di Santo Stefano, 3, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italia
13.9 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Don Enrico Tazzoli, 5, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italia
13.9 km
PCR Covid Test by Synlab
Via Giacomo Matteotti, 5, 40062 Molinella BO, Italia
14.2 km
PCR Test by Laboratori Clinici Stante Srl
Via Francesco Zanardi, 6, 40131 Bologna BO, Italia
14.7 km
PCR Test by Poliambulatorio medico privato Gratia Et Salus srl
Via Guelfa, 76, 40138 Bologna BO, Italia
14.7 km
PCR Covid Test by Laboratori Clinici Stante Srl
Via Berretta Rossa, 51, 40133 Bologna BO, Italia
14.7 km
PCR Covid Test by Poliambulatorio Caravelli
Via Luigi Zamboni, 8, 40126 Bologna BO, Italia
14.7 km
PCR Test by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli, 1, 40136 Bologna BO, Italia
14.7 km
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Common conditions covered by a Covid PCR Test
PCR Covid Test FAQs
The RT-PCR antigen test (Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the standard gold method to quickly and accurately identify any traces of Covid-19 current infection in the body. This is the most common type of test used to prove that you are currently infected when travelling abroad. These tests require a swab, which can be self-administered or performed by a healthcare professional. These swabs are then sent to a specialised laboratory which can often return results in less than 24 hours.
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.
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.