HIV RNA test

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HIV RNA test
TermHIV RNA test
Short definitionHIV RNA test A test to check for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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HIV RNA test - (pronounced) A test to check for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). An HIV RNA test checks a sample of blood for the RNA (genetic material) of the virus. This test can detect HIV in the blood about 9-11 days after contracting the virus. An HIV RNA test is used to test someone who may have just contracted HIV

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