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 Gatteo
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Gatteo. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Farmacia Mercuriali SNC
Via Circonvallazione, 70, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone FC, Italia
1.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Santa Lucia
Piazza Sandro Pertini, 13, 47039 Savignano sul Rubicone FC, Italia
1.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Magnanelli
Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 9, 47030 San Mauro Pascoli FC, Italia
1.5 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Ponte Ospedaletto
Via Lettonia, 32, 47020 Longiano FC, Italia
3.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dott. Bussandri e Cremaschi
Via Alcide De Gasperi, 73, 47035 Gambettola FC, Italia
2.4 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Pascucci Dott.ssa Pascucci Teresa Maria
Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 3, 47035 Gambettola FC, Italia
2.4 km
Antigen Test by LloydsFarmacia Amantini
Via Umberto Giordano, 1A, 47035 Gambettola FC, Italia
2.4 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Sala dei Dott.ri Costante Barducci e Milena Barchi
Via Campone Sala, 353, 47042 Cesenatico FC, Italia
6.2 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Pieralisi Roberto
Via Andrea Costa, 84, 47822 Santarcangelo di Romagna RN, Italia
4.4 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia della Salute
Piazza Tre Martiri, 1, 47020 Longiano FC, Italia
3.8 km
Common conditions covered by a Lateral Flow Test
Rapid Covid Test FAQs
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.
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.