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I Had Labs Drawn Today. HIV RNA. But Not A Separate CD4 . Is It Included In The RNA Test?
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posted April 15
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It's two different test. Did you get them from your dr or online. If online. I'd check back later. My results kinda trickle in over a couple of days.

posted April 16
A myHIVteam Member

They test mine all together. So I'm not sure

posted April 15
A myHIVteam Member

Julie,Here in the UK my Hospital does my CD4 count once a year and the viral load is done 6 monthly. When your treatment is working effectively ie undetectable viral load, they tend to do the the CD4 count less often ie yearly.

posted April 15
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No, the HIV RNA test and the CD4 count test are separate tests. The HIV RNA test measures the amount of HIV genetic material in your blood to diagnose HIV or monitor the viral load. The CD4 count test measures the number of CD4 cells in your blood, indicating the health of your immune system. If you need information on y... read more

No, the HIV RNA test and the CD4 count test are separate tests. The HIV RNA test measures the amount of HIV genetic material in your blood to diagnose HIV or monitor the viral load. The CD4 count test measures the number of CD4 cells in your blood, indicating the health of your immune system. If you need information on your CD4 count, a separate test would be required.

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