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 Genoa - Genova
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Genoa - Genova. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Humanitas Cellini
Via Benvenuto Cellini, 2, 16143 Genova GE, Italia
Antigen Test by Farmacia Cairoli Genova
Via Cairoli, 42, 16124 Genova GE, Italia
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Nervi Snc
Via Aldo Casotti, 20R, 16167 Genova GE, Italia
Unverified
Antigen Test by Casa della Salute
Via Multedo di Pegli, 2C, 16155 Genova GE, Italia
Antigen Test by Lifebrain Centro Analisi Analyst Custo
Via Giovanni Battista Custo, 14, 16162 Genova GE, Italia
Antigen Test by Via Canevari
Via Canevari, 278R, 16137 Genova GE, Italia
Unverified
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.
The lateral flow test for Covid-19 is a swab test in which the swab is swept across the back of a person's nose and throat. The swab is then placed into a liquid tube, after which a sample of this liquid is deposited on a small absorbent pad contained within the disposable testing kit.