# Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1), Quantitative, Real-time PCR (Graphical)

> This test measures the amount of HIV-1 genetic material in your blood to determine your viral load. It helps show how well HIV medications are working to keep the virus suppressed and prevent it from multiplying. This measurement helps doctors decide if a treatment plan is effective or if changes are needed due to rising virus levels. However, this test only counts the virus and does not measure the strength of your immune system or diagnose AIDS by itself.

- Labcorp code: 550420
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=550420&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.