On viral load tests, what is a high viral load and what is considered a low one?
Viral load tests measure how much of the HIV virus is in the bloodstream. They are very new tests and can be very expensive. A result below 10,000 is considered a low result. A result over 100,000 is considered a high result. The primary use of these tests is to help determine how well a certain antiviral drug is working. If the viral load is high, the physician may consider switching to another drug therapy.
Related Questions
- On viral load tests, what is considered a high viral load and what is considered a low one? What are these tests used for?
- The nurse at the office said my T-cell count should be high and my viral load should be low. What does that mean?
- On viral load tests, what is a high viral load and what is considered a low one?
