HIV Viral Load Test done by real-time PCR Plasma at Maurya Labs Purnea, Bihar. This test can estimate the number of viral particles per unit of blood indicating the magnitude of infection and can help to assess the efficacy of treatment regimen. Almost all cases of AIDS globally occur due to HIV-1. HIV-2 is less infectious than HIV-1, with a five to ten-fold lower rate of heterosexual transmission and a 20-30-fold lower rate of transmission from mother to baby. An HIV viral load test is a type of HIV test that measures the amount of HIV genetic material in the blood. Testing a patient’s viral load can be used to diagnose an HIV infection, guide care, and monitor a patient’s response to treatment.
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If you have HIV, you can take HIV medicines that protect your immune system and help prevent you from getting AIDS. Medicines that treat HIV are called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART can't get rid of HIV completely, so you'll need to take medicines for the rest of your life. But ART can control HIV and help you live a longer, healthier life.
Keeping your HIV viral load low is important for lowering your risk of complications with this type of infection. Having regular HIV viral load tests is an important part of making sure your HIV medicines are keeping your viral load low, so you stay healthy.
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500–1,600 cells/mm3 – Normal - A negative or undetectable viral load means that you have so little HIV in your blood that the test can't find it. This means that your HIV medicines are working well to protect your immune system, and you are unlikely to spread HIV through sex. It does not mean you're cured. You must continue to take your medicines as prescribed to keep your HIV in control.
250–500 cells/mm3 – HIV infection present - A low viral load means your medicine is stopping the virus from growing and your infection is unlikely to get worse.
Under 200 cells/mm3 – AIDS - A high viral load means the virus is growing and your treatment is not working well. The higher the viral load, the more risk you have for infections and diseases related to a weak immune system. It may also mean you have a higher risk for developing AIDS. If your results show a high viral load, your provider will probably change your medicines.
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What does the HIV PCR Test Measure ?
An HIV viral load test measures the amount of HIV in a sample of your blood. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The test looks for genetic material from the virus in your blood. These tests are called molecular tests or nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT or NAT). There are several types of NAAT tests. A PCR test is one type of NAAT that may be used to find HIV.
Why should I do the HIV Quantitative Test ?
IA viral load test is needed to guide treatment decisions. If you have HIV, you'll probably start taking HIV medicines soon after your diagnosis. But first, you'll need a viral load test to find out how much virus is in your blood. This information helps your provider choose the right medicines for you. Your first test result will be compared with later test results to see if the medicines are working.
A viral load test is needed to see how well treatment is working and to monitor your HIV infection. The goal of HIV treatment is to reduce the amount of virus in your blood until there's too little to show up on a test. You'll need to have regular viral load tests to see whether your viral load is dropping enough. HIV viral load tests are usually done:
- Before you start taking medicine
- About two to eight weeks after starting or changing HIV medicines
- Every three to six months to monitor your infection when your treatment is working well
How is the HIV Quantitative Test Done ?
The HIV Viral Load Test or Quantittative test is a special blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. At Maurya Labs,the test is done on a special machine called PCR machine which is the first and only one in entire Seemanchal region. The sample collection takes less than a minute.
How often should HIV PCR Test be Done ?
The HIV Viral Load test is done as per the directions of the doctor to understand the efficacy of the treatment that is going on. The test is a special test and is done in very few labs. One such lab is Maurya Labs which is the most advanced and the only NABL certified pathology lab in the Seemanchal region.
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