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An HIV viral load test measures the HIV amount in your blood sample. This test gives an idea to your healthcare provider about the amount of HIV virus in your body. Doctors use this test to check the HIV status and monitor the success of HIV treatments. HIV viral load test can also be used to predict how fast HIV will progress. The test can also detect recent HIV infection in an individual with inconclusive HIV antibody tests. In these cases, your healthcare provider may ask you to undergo a subsequent positive HIV antibody test to confirm the diagnosis. HIV Viral Load Test Overview If you don't exhibit any of these symptoms but still think you were exposed to HIV, visit your healthcare provider right away and get tested. With emergency treatment within the first three days after exposure to the HIV virus, you can prevent HIV infection.
An HIV viral load test measures the HIV amount in your blood sample. This test gives an idea to your healthcare provider about the amount of HIV virus in your body. Doctors use this test to check the HIV status and monitor the success of HIV treatments. HIV viral load test can also be used to predict how fast HIV will progress. The test can also detect recent HIV infection in an individual with inconclusive HIV antibody tests. In these cases, your healthcare provider may ask you to undergo a subsequent positive HIV antibody test to confirm the diagnosis.
It is important to keep your viral load low to boost your immunity, make HIV complications less likely and help you lead a healthy life. If you have been diagnosed with HIV, you must undergo this test for a baseline measurement of the HIV virus. The test result, along with your physical exam, will help your doctor manage your HIV care.
Symptoms to check for going for the HIV Viral Load Test
You should undergo an HIV viral load test if you exhibit early symptoms of HIV, including:
Prerequisite for the HIV Viral Load Test
Inform your healthcare provider if you take any medications or drugs, as they may lead to false test results. Talk with a counselor after your test to understand the results and treatment options.
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SPECIMEN: 1.5 ml EDTA Plasma. Separate Plasma within 2 hrs of collection by centrifuge at 1800g for 10-12 min. Kindly ship along with Cold packs to maintain temperature of 4- 15°C
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HIV Viral Load by Real Time PCR
1.5 ml EDTA Plasma. Separate Plasma within 2 hrs of collection by centrifuge at 1800g for 10-12 min. Kindly ship along with Cold packs to maintain temperature of 4- 15°C
Real Time PCR
Sample Cut off : 2:00 PM (Daily), Report : 2nd Working Day
1.5ml Refrigerated/Frozen
Frequently asked questions
During the HIV viral load test, the technician will draw a blood sample from the vein in your arm. They will clean the puncture site with an antiseptic to avoid any infection. They will tie a band around your arm to ensure that the veins are clearly visible. A needle will be inserted into your vein, and a small blood amount will be collected into a vial or test tube. You may experience a tickling sensation when the needle is inserted. The collected blood sample will be sent to the lab for analysis.
An undetectable or negative viral load means you have a negligible amount of HIV in your bloodstream, and the test couldn't detect it. It also indicates your HIV treatment is working perfectly to protect your immune system. A low viral load means your HIV treatment is successful in stopping the virus from growing. A high viral load indicates the HIV virus is growing. A higher viral load means you're at an increased risk of diseases and infections related to a weak immune system, and your treatment is not working.
You need to undergo an HIV Viral Load Test to monitor your HIV infection and see how well your HIV treatment is working. You'll have to undergo regular viral load tests as advised by your healthcare provider to check whether your viral load is dropping. You also need this test to guide treatment decisions and stop the infection from progressing. Your first test result is compared with the rest of the test results to see if the treatment and medicines are working.
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