Test Details: The test helps determine the prognosis of the patient by calculating the baseline HIV-1 RNA level or monitoring the impact of antiretroviral treatment by measuring changes in HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of the treatment with antiretroviral medicines. This test is intended for use as an aid in the management of HIV-1 infected patients and is not intended for use in the initial diagnosis or confirmation of HIV-1 infection. This test is used to assess patient prognosis and monitor the effect of anti-retroviral therapy.