Antigen Test - what is it and how the test is done
With the increased risk of every other person developing the COVID-19 virus due to its increased prevalence, testing for Coronavirus has become the new normal. Thankfully, self-testing kits have...
Antigen Test in Arenzano
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Arenzano. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Bianalisi - Punto prelievo Varazze
Piazza Golgi, 27, 16011 Arenzano GE, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Tixi
Via Don Giovanni Verità, 22R, 16158 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Gamaleri Dr. Enrico
Via Cordanieri, 21R, 16157 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Angelini
Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 58, 17019 Varazze SV, Italia
6 km
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Rapid Covid Test by San Nazario
Piazza 24 Maggio, 4, 17019 Varazze SV, Italia
6 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Internazionale S.N.C.
Piazza Amilcare Ponchielli, 4, 16156 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Marini Di Dott. E. Gnudi Snc
Via Giovanni Opisso, 186, 16155 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
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Antigen Test by Casa della Salute
Via Multedo di Pegli, 2C, 16155 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Isola Rizza
Via Enzo Ferrari, 59, 17015 Celle Ligure SV, Italia
7.9 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Moderna
Via Giuseppe Biancheri, 77, 16154 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Biomedical spa
Vico Erminio, 1, 16154 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
Usually antigen tests/lateral flow tests do not require the prescription of a doctor in Italy. However, it is good to inform your doctor about the values of the results in order to enable it to assess whether or not there is the need to prescribe a possible molecular tests.
The rapid antigen tests are designed for quick results and rapid detection of the new coronavirus. Usually, you can get results from an antigen test within 15 minutes. This is because the test does not require any specialized laboratory equipment and can easily be performed in a doctor's office or clinical setting. Keep in mind that increased testing across the nation can mean a more significant burden on laboratories, which may contribute to longer waiting times than usual for a lab result.
This test is less accurate than the gold standard PCR test; however, the test accuracy has shown to be higher when used by trained laboratory staff.