Human Deficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1), Quantitative, RNA (Abbott RealTime) LabCorp

Fatigue: This test helps identify HIV infection, a common cause of persistent fatigue.
Fever: Measuring the HIV viral load can help determine if the virus is causing fever.
Night sweats: This test can help identify HIV infection, which is often associated with night sweats.
Sore throat: Detecting HIV infection with this test can help explain a sore throat, especially if it's persistent or accompanied by other symptoms.
Swollen lymph nodes: This test helps identify HIV infection, a condition known to cause swollen lymph nodes.
Weight loss: Measuring the HIV viral load can help determine if the virus is causing unexplained weight loss.

$143.00

LabCorp Test #: 550880, CPT: 87536

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the amount of HIV-1 virus in your blood, also known as the viral load. It gives insight into how well HIV medication is working and monitors the progression of the virus. A lower viral load generally means the treatment is effective.

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Why To Buy	This HIV-1 RNA test measures the amount of virus in your blood, helping doctors understand the stage of infection and how well treatment is working, which can help explain symptoms like fatigue, fever, and weight loss. Finding the cause(s) of: Fatigue: This test helps identify HIV infection, a common cause of persistent fatigue. Fever: Measuring the HIV viral load can help determine if the virus is causing fever. Night sweats: This test can help identify HIV infection, which is often associated with night sweats. Sore throat: Detecting HIV infection with this test can help explain a sore throat, especially if it's persistent or accompanied by other symptoms. Swollen lymph nodes: This test helps identify HIV infection, a condition known to cause swollen lymph nodes. Weight loss: Measuring the HIV viral load can help determine if the virus is causing unexplained weight loss.
Symptoms	Fatigue, Fever, Night sweats, Sore throat, Swollen lymph nodes, Weight loss