Lowering the Detection Limits of HIV-1 Viral Load Using Real-Time Immuno-PCR for HIV-1 p24 Antigen

Abstract

Determined by the Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor Test, version 1.5 (Roche Molecular Systems, Basel, Switzerland). Diluted to these approximate numbers. Based on an estimated 3,000 HIV-1 p24 antigen molecules per virion. Calculated from the regression equation of the immuno-polymerase chain reaction standard curve using the median cycle threshold of each range of patient samples.