HIV-1 RNA (bDNA) Test
HIV is
the abbreviation used for the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus
that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), a life-threatening
disease.
This test
is used for quantification of HIV-1 RNA in plasma of HIV-1 infected individuals.
HIV-1 RNA results can be used to assess prognosis of disease progression and
to monitor the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in
HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of therapy.The HIV-1 RNA (bDNA) assay is
not intended for use as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to
confirm the presence of HIV infection. The assay has been validated only for
group M HIV-1 subtypes A-G.
Private MD
Lab Services offers the HIV-1
RNA test to monitor treatment progress in HIV infected individuals:
