HIV-1 VIRAL LOAD
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) RNA |
| Clinical Indications |
To monitor response to treatment in HIV infected patients. In particular it may provide an early and more accurate indication of treatment failure |
| Reference range | N/A |
| Sample & container required | EDTA Blood (pink top) |
| Sample volume | 6mL |
| Turnaround time | 5 working days |
| Notes | Specimens for HIV viral loadmust be received in the laboratory within 4 hours of collection or if taken out of hours, refrigerated overnight at and transported the next day. |