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...
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Canicattì. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 115, 93017 San Cataldo Caltanissetta, Italy
11.7 km
Viale dei Platani, 92, 93017 San Cataldo CL, Italia
11.7 km
Viale Trieste, 4, 93100 Caltanissetta CL, Italia
14.8 km
Via Pietro Nenni 13, 92100 Agrigento Agrigento, Italy
15 km
Via dello Sport, 92014 Porto Empedocle AG, Italia
18.4 km
Unverified
Viale Armando Diaz, 22, 94100 Enna EN, Italia
27.5 km
Viale Armando Diaz, 8, 94100 Enna EN, Italia
27.5 km
Largo Milite Ignoto, 5D, 95040 Raddusa CT, Italia
38.2 km
Corso Tommaso Fazello, 45, 92019 Sciacca AG, Italia
43.3 km
Via Palermo, 11, 95046 Palagonia CT, Italia
49.3 km
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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...
Unlike PCR tests that require sending swabs to a specialised laboratory, the rapid tests (also called antigens) can return results without being sent to a specialised structure. Some tests provide results even while waiting in less than fifteen minutes. These tests are also known as lateral flow method or fluorescence.
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.
The PCR test may take too much time for the results to be conclusive. A lateral antibody test is less costly, faster and more sensitive to identifying the covid19 virus. It has been important for hospital workers, frontline workers, and caregivers in times of covid19.