{"product_id":"hiv-1-viral-load","title":"HIV 1 Viral Load","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe HIV-1 Viral Load test quantifies the amount of HIV virus circulating in the blood — essential for monitoring treatment effectiveness and predicting disease progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures HIV-1 RNA copies per milliliter of blood using PCR. Viral load guides ART initiation decisions, monitors treatment response, and detects treatment failure early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eViral load is the most important test for HIV-positive individuals on treatment. The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to achieve an undetectable viral load — which not only protects health but also prevents transmission (\"Undetectable = Untransmittable\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll HIV-positive individuals at baseline, 4–8 weeks after starting or changing ART, and every 3–6 months thereafter for ongoing monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596736807080,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/hiv-1-viral-load","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}