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 Sesto San Giovanni. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Via Gorizia, 15, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italia
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Piazza Martiri di Via Fani, 15, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italia
Via Giuseppe Rovani, 84, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italia
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 67, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italia
Viale Monza, 226, 20128 Milano MI, Italia
5.1 km
Via Abramo Lincoln, 63, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia
2 km
Via Sesto San Giovanni, 9, 20126 Milano MI, Italia
5.1 km
Viale Rinascita, 81, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia
2 km
Piazza Costantino, 1, 20128 Milano MI, Italia
5.1 km
Via Ponte Nuovo, 40, 20128 Milano MI, Italia
5.1 km
Piazzale Martesana, 4, 20128 Milano MI, Italia
5.1 km
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Viale Lombardia, 29, 20093 Cologno Monzese MI, Italia
1.9 km
Viale Lombardia, 87, 20093 Cologno Monzese MI, Italia
1.9 km
Via 25 Aprile, 20, 20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia
2 km
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.
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.