Better2Know Sexual health & STIs

HIV 1 RNA Viral Load (PCR)

Blood test for HIV type 1 RNA Viral Load, to tell you how much HIV 1 is in your system.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • HIV and the p24 Antigen

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • HIV and the p24 Antigen

About this test

Three reasons why you should take this test

  • Better2Knows HIV viral load test provides accurate and reliable results with only a simple blood sample

  • This blood test is for anyone who wants to know how far the infection has progressed or how well their medication is working, also known as their viral load

  • The HIV RNA Viral Load test will accurately determine the number of HIV1 Viral particles in your blood. It is important for those who are using antiretroviral drugs designed to suppress the HIV virus

How can I schedule an appointment?

To arrange your appointment, click the "Book Your Appointment" button at the top of the webpage. Choose an appropriate clinic, date, and time for your schedule.

What should I expect during my appointment?

During your appointment your medical professional will collect your blood sample for you and send it to our laboratory for fast and accurate analysis.

How will I receive my test results?

Your test results will be securely uploaded to your dedicated online Patient Area from five working days after your sample is received at the laboratory. We will also contact you by email or SMS to let you know your results are ready.

You can discuss your results with your own HIV doctor or with a Better2Know doctor.

Description provided by Better2Know.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 9.5/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 3.5/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £495.00 against a comparison-group median of £185.00 (+168%).

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