HIV 1 Quantitative (Viral Load) Test - Book at an Affordable Cost

What is quantitative viral load for HIV-1? 

The virus that induces obtained ID syndrome, also known as AIDS, is HIV. A blood test is necessary to determine the HIV viral load in genetic material or RNA of a sample of blood. The most dangerous virus, HIV, reproduces and makes more and more copies of itself, weakening the patient's immune system. The CD4 cells, which are among the various types of white blood cells useful in battling infections, are the HIV virus's major target. Early on, the HIV virus does not manifest any symptoms or indicators.

Preparation

A tiny amount of blood must be drawn for the typical lgE blood test, the HIV-1 quantitative viral load test, in order to determine the patient's blood's HIV viral load. On the day of the test, it is advisable that the patient wear a half-sleeve shirt or a shirt with readily folding sleeves because blood samples are typically obtained from the veins in the elbow. As previously indicated, this is a typical sort of lgE blood test that doesn't call for fasting, allowing patients to continue eating normally on the day of the test. No fasting is necessary for the test unless the doctor advises otherwise.

Uses

The blood test needed to determine HIV viral load is particularly helpful since it can be used to identify HIV cases early on, before the virus seroconverts. It can be useful in the antidote of HIV-positive populace. The test is also helpful in identifying infants born to moms who are HIV positive. The test can be used to find HIV viral antigens as well. In addition to all of these applications, the HIV-1 quantitative viral load test can be utilised in particular for genotyping and monitoring HIV viral loads.

Procedure

The medical practitioner will draw a tiny amount, just a few millilitres, from the patient's veins. Blood can be obtained from young toddlers or newborns by using a needle to puncture the skin.

 The skin's surface is first cleaned with an antiseptic.

•  An adjustable gang is covered around the upper arm to induce the veins to extend.
•  Blood is obtained by putting in a a syringe into a vein, and the blood is then compiled in a a receptacle or needle.
• Your name is written over the vessel when it is taken to the laboratory with the sample inside.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

>>Whole blood

Volume

>>3ml

Container

>>Lavender top tube

What is the Cost of HIV 1 Quantitative (Viral Load) Test

The average price for HIV 1 Quantitative (Viral Load) test is seen to differ from one center to another. The price range is said to be between INR 3000 to INR 10500 in Delhi, India.