Definitions for "Viral Load Test"
Keywords:  milliliter, plasma, hiv, rna, predictor
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.