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Viral Load

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: October 11, 2007

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Definition:
A blood test that measures the quantity of active HIV in the blood. Results are expressed as the number of copies per milliliter of blood plasma. Viral load testing along with CD4 count is used to determine when to initiate and/or change HIV medication regimens.

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