HIV Viral Load Test (Quantitative) at Sanovra Lab

HIV - QUANTITATIVE (VIRAL LOAD)

🎗️ Treatment Monitoring & RNA Count

₹4299 ₹4800

Advanced Molecular PCR Technology

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📋 Test Details

• Report Time: 3rd Working Day.
• Method: Real-Time PCR (RNA Quantification).
• Sample Type: EDTA Plasma (Blood).
• Fasting: Not Required.

What is the HIV Viral Load Test?

While standard HIV tests (ELISA/Combo) simply tell you Positive or Negative, this advanced Quantitative Test counts the exact amount of HIV genetic material (RNA) present in your blood.

This is the gold standard for monitoring the health of individuals living with HIV. It answers the critical question: Is the medication working?

Why is this Test Crucial?

1. Monitoring ART Success

For patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), the goal is to reduce the viral load. A low number means the medicines are killing the virus effectively.

2. The Goal: Undetectable

If the viral load becomes so low that the test cannot count it (Target Not Detected), it is called Undetectable. Modern science confirms Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U). This means you cannot pass the virus to others sexually.

3. Early Detection (Acute Phase)

In rare cases, this test is used for diagnosis in the window period (very early infection) when antibody tests might still be negative but the virus is multiplying rapidly.

Understanding the Results

• Not Detected / Undetectable: Excellent. The virus is under control. Keep taking your medication as prescribed.
• Low Level (e.g., < 1000 copies/mL): The virus is present but low. Doctors will monitor this closely.
• High Level (e.g., > 10,000 copies/mL): The virus is replicating actively. This may indicate drug resistance or that the medication needs to be changed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often should I take this test?

Usually, doctors recommend testing every 3 to 6 months after starting treatment to ensure the virus remains suppressed.

Q: Does Undetectable mean I am cured?

No. It means the virus is asleep and controlled, but it is still hiding in the body reservoirs. If you stop medication, the viral load will rise again.

Q: Is my result confidential?

Absolutely. We follow strict privacy protocols for all testing. Your reports are shared only with you.

Disclaimer: This test result should be interpreted by an Infectious Disease Specialist or ART Medical Officer.