Below The Detectable Limit Versus Zero

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Current Viral Load Detection Limits

I know various tests are approved for different dection limits; what is the lowest detection limit for viral load tests currently being used? From my research it looks like Abbot has a RealTime HIV-1 assay that has a lower limit of 25 copies/mL, but...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

The Abbott test is 40 copies/mL. People argue about the lower level of detection (LLD), but for most approved assays it's between 40-75. There are experimental assays that claim LLDs of 5 copies or less/mL... Read more »

3TC limit of detection

what is the viral load pass the limit of detection for the drug 3TC?... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

VL is zero

Hello Doctor BobI have your admirer for a while now. I am very grateful for all your advice and... Read more »

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HMO versus PPO

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Can provide a compeling arguement for choosing Blue Cross HMO over PPO. I live in Los Angeles and there seems to be a wonderful selection of HIV Doctors, but the well known Docs only take PPO. I realize that this is probably in the doctor's best... Read more »

Question on Antibody Detection

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hello all. 14 weeks ago, I went on a reckless spree...I'm not sure what was going through my mind but I had unprotected receptive oral sex with three men over a period of a month. None of these men ejaculated in my mouth and I don't know their HIV... Read more »

ESTOY AL LIMITE

Posted by lll, 6 Replies

Estoy al limite, desesperado...ya no se que hacer con todas las molestias que tengo. tengo miedo...desde el contacto de riesgo me han ido apareciendo poco a poco molestias hasta juntarme en la actualidad con dolor en el costado derecho y orina muy... Read more »

Anxious waiting out the window...

Posted by PVS, 1 Reply

Allow me to share with you the 1999 updated info from HIVINSITE --

EARLY DETECTION AND THE WINDOW PERIOD
Specific antibody to HIV is produced shortly after infection, but the exact time depends on several factors, including host and viral... Read more »

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