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 Villa Guardia
Find out where to get a Rapid Covid Test (Lateral Flow Test) in Villa Guardia. Compare details and costs for an Antigen Test from the best labs in Italy.
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Subini
Via Vittorio Veneto, 8, 22079 Villa Guardia CO, Italia
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Comunale di Montano Lucino
Via Varesina, 38, 22070 Montano Lucino CO, Italia
1.1 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia S. Ambrogio
Via 20 Settembre, 46, 22075 Lurate Caccivio CO, Italia
1.4 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Zibetti dott.ssa Angela
Via Nazionale, 21, 22070 Cassina Rizzardi CO, Italia
1.7 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia S.Agata Bulgarograsso
Via Romolo Guffanti, 2, 22070 Bulgarograsso CO, Italia
2 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia di Breccia - Farmacia Como
Via Angelo Perego, 7, 22100 Como CO, Italia
3.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Graziani - Tampone Rapido
Via 1 Maggio, 1, 22070 Oltrona di San Mamette CO, Italia
2.7 km
Antigen Test by Farmacia Sant'Anna
Via Varesina, 93, 22100 Como CO, Italia
3.8 km
Unverified
Antigen Test by Farmacia Camerlata - Como
Piazzale Camerlata, 3, 22100 Como CO, Italia
3.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Arienti
Via Milano, 165, 22100 Como CO, Italia
3.8 km
Rapid Covid Test by Farmacia Barile
Piazza Vittoria, 28, 22100 Como CO, Italia
3.8 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.
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.