Viral load is a lab test that measures the number of HIV virus particles in a milliliter of your body. The particles are called “copies” (Brown 2010). The main goal of the viral load is to reach an undetectable level which can take three to six months of being on the medicine. An undetectable viral load means that the level of HIV in the blood is too low to be detected by a viral load test. The undetectable viral load is the best sign that regiment is working effectively. Having an undetectable level does not mean a person with HIV is cured. There is still some HIV in the person’s body. When the levels of the medicine are working, the HIV patient can live a healthier life and reduces the risk of HIV transmission (aidsinfo.nih.gov
Viral load is a lab test that measures the number of HIV virus particles in a milliliter of your body. The particles are called “copies” (Brown 2010). The main goal of the viral load is to reach an undetectable level which can take three to six months of being on the medicine. An undetectable viral load means that the level of HIV in the blood is too low to be detected by a viral load test. The undetectable viral load is the best sign that regiment is working effectively. Having an undetectable level does not mean a person with HIV is cured. There is still some HIV in the person’s body. When the levels of the medicine are working, the HIV patient can live a healthier life and reduces the risk of HIV transmission (aidsinfo.nih.gov