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Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Audio (En español)

A type of viral load test. Viral load tests are used to diagnose acute HIV infection, guide treatment choices, and monitor response to antiretroviral therapy (ART).

See Related Term(s):  Viral Load Test