Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

HIV 1 RNA Viral Load (PCR)

Blood test for HIV type 1 RNA Viral Load, to tell you how much HIV 1 is in your system.

Sample: Blood
Collection: Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in: 5 days
Biomarkers: 1

Tests for

HIV and the p24 Antigen

Test specifications

Provider: Better2Know
Sample type: blood
Collection method: venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time: 5 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: No
Doctor reviewed: No
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

HIV and the p24 Antigen

About this test

Three reasons why you should take this test

Better2Knows HIV viral load test provides accurate and reliable results with only a simple blood sample
This blood test is for anyone who wants to know how far the infection has progressed or how well their medication is working, also known as their viral load
The HIV RNA Viral Load test will accurately determine the number of HIV1 Viral particles in your blood. It is important for those who are using antiretroviral drugs designed to suppress the HIV virus

How can I schedule an appointment?

To arrange your appointment, click the "Book Your Appointment" button at the top of the webpage. Choose an appropriate clinic, date, and time for your schedule.

What should I expect during my appointment?

During your appointment your medical professional will collect your blood sample for you and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

How will I receive my test results?

Your test results will be securely uploaded to your dedicated online Patient Area from five working days after your sample is received at the laboratory. We will also contact you by email or SMS to let you know your results are ready.

You can discuss your results with your own HIV doctor or with a Better2Know doctor.

Description provided by Better2Know.