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HIV viral load (or 'HIV RNA'). Just Diagnosed. HIV viral load tests measure the amount of HIV in the blood. Lower levels are better than higher levels. The main goal of HIV drugs is to reduce viral load as much as possible for as long as possible; for most patients, the goal is to suppress HIV viral load to an undetectable level, meaning that the HIV RNA is below the detection limit of the test.
The pad collects an oral fluid called oral mucosal transudate (OMT). This fluid contains HIV antibodies in an HIV- infected person. This test does not test for HIV in saliva. Urine HIV antibody test: The urine HIV-1 testing method is a painless, non-evasive option for getting an HIV antibody test.