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How to read the HIV-1 RNA Quantitative test result
I am going for a renal surgery. So, doctor told me to do many tests.
Out of which, he told to do HIV-1 RNA Quantitative test (Real Time PCR). The specimen is EDTA whole blood.
I got the result as <36 Copies/ml.
The technical note given in the result is: This test is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA in human plasma. The test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for disease prognosis and for use as an aid in assessing viral response to antiretroviral treatment. This is not intended to be used as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV infection. The detection limit is 36 copies / ml. Conversion factor: 1 IU/ml corresponds to 0.50 copies / ml
I don't know how to read this result.
Does the result mean that, I am infected with HIV-1 virus.
Please help me to understand the result.
Out of which, he told to do HIV-1 RNA Quantitative test (Real Time PCR). The specimen is EDTA whole blood.
I got the result as <36 Copies/ml.
The technical note given in the result is: This test is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA in human plasma. The test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for disease prognosis and for use as an aid in assessing viral response to antiretroviral treatment. This is not intended to be used as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV infection. The detection limit is 36 copies / ml. Conversion factor: 1 IU/ml corresponds to 0.50 copies / ml
I don't know how to read this result.
Does the result mean that, I am infected with HIV-1 virus.
Please help me to understand the result.
Why don't you ask your doctor who wants the results??
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The doctor is on vacation for a week. I am unable to reach him over phone. Since I am curious to read the result, I posted in this forum. Kindly help me to understand the result.
There are no doctors here anymore so I don't know if anyone will be able to answer. If not can you call the manufacturer of the test or the lab?
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