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 Livigno
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Livigno. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Compagnoni
Via Nazionale, 75, 23030 Valdisotto SO, Italia
12.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Valfurva
Piazza Frodaglio, 3, 23030 Valfurva SO, Italia
14.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Ceresoli Dr. Fernando
Via Roma, 73, 23033 Grosio SO, Italia
18 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Masprone Dr.ssa Clelia
Via Roma, 56, 23030 Mazzo di Valtellina SO, Italia
20.3 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Vairetti Dr.Ssa Annamaria
Via Roma, 29, 23030 Lovero SO, Italia
21.8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Ferri Dr. Massimo
Viale Italia, 57, 23037 Tirano SO, Italia
22.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia San Martino
Largo Risorgimento, 18, 23037 Tirano SO, Italia
22.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Dr. R. Orseniga
Via Pizzo Scalino, 60, 23020 Lanzada SO, Italia
22.4 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Capra Snc Di Capra Giulia E C
Via Pizzo Scalino, 32, 23020 Caspoggio SO, Italia
23 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Dello Sportivo
Via Roma, 95, 25050 Temù BS, Italia
25.6 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.