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

> This test measures the specific amount of HIV-1 genetic material in your blood, a value often called your viral load. It helps show how active the virus is and how well HIV medications are working to keep the infection under control. This measurement allows doctors to see if the virus is multiplying or if it has been suppressed to low levels. However, this test tracks the amount of virus present and does not measure the specific damage the virus has caused to your immune system.

- Labcorp code: 550430
- 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=550430&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.