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 Pontassieve
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Pontassieve. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Antigen Test by Consorzio Chianti Rufina
Via Piave, 19, 50068 Rufina FI, Italia
4.3 km
Rapid Covid Test by Pavarini Anna Maria Farmacia
Piazza Indipendenza, 5, 50066 Reggello FI, Italia
8 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Garzia sas
Via Roma, 492, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli FI, Italia
6.2 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia di Bagno a Ripoli
Via Roma, 150, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli FI, Italia
6.2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Casa della Salute
Via San Benedetto, 20, 50066 Reggello FI, Italia
8 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Comunale Varlungo - Apoteca Natura
Via Aretina, 250, 50136 Firenze FI, Italia
9.2 km
Unverified
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia del Bandino - Neo Apotek
Via Francesco Datini, 57A, 50126 Firenze FI, Italia
9.2 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Milio
Via Dante Alighieri, 59, 50066 Reggello FI, Italia
8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Synlab
Via Vincenzo Gioberti, 39, 50121 Firenze FI, Italia
9.2 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Insardà
Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 16, 50066 Reggello FI, Italia
8 km
Unverified
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.
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