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Viral load is a measure of the severity of a viral infection, and can be estimated by calculating the amount of virus in an involved body fluid, e.g. given in nucleic acid copies per milliliter of blood. Determination of viral load is part of the therapy monitoring during chronic viral infections and in immunocompromised patients, e.g. after bone marrow or solid organ transplantation. Currently, routine testing is available for HIV-1, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus.
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... Why get tested?
To monitor the status of HIV disease, in conjunction with other lab tests and physical disease progression, and to guide therapy
When to get tested?
When first diagnosed with HIV, every 2 - 8 weeks at the start of therapy or therapy changes, and every 3 - 4 months during long-term therapy, or as your doctor recommends; if therapy is effective, the viral load should decrease within 4 - 6 months
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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- Viral Load (Lab Tests Online)
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