As related to HIV: Test that measures the quantity of HIV in the blood. Results are expressed as the number of copies per milliliter of blood plasma. Back to the Top W, X, Y, Z
A marker that measures the amount of HIV RNA in the blood. Used by doctors to help make decisions about treatment. The lower the viral load, the better chances a person living with HIV has in remaining healthy.
As related to HIV: Test that measures the quantity of HIV RNA in the blood. Results are expressed as the number of copies per milliliter of blood plasma. Measures of viral load CD4 cells are used to determine when to initiate and/or therapy. See Viral Load.
A new blood test for monitoring the speed of HIV replication in AIDS patients. The viral load test is based on PCR techniques and supplements the CD4+ cell count tests.
a blood test to measure the amount of HIV in your blood. Tests can only measure down to certain levels (ie 50 copies/ml).
In relation to HIV, a test that measures the quantity of HIV RNA in the blood. Results are expressed as the number of copies per milliliter of blood plasma. Research indicates that viral load is a better predictor of the risk of HIV disease progression than the CD4 count. The lower the viral load, the longer the time to AIDS diagnosis and the longer the survival time. Viral load testing for HIV infection is being used to determine when to initiate and/or change therapy. See Viral Burden/Viral Load.
Viral load tests measure the level of viral genetic material (RNA) present in blood plasma. They are used in the management of several viral diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C.