The types of samples that can be used for HIV nucleic acid testing are whole blood, plasma, serum, dried blood spots, lymphocyte concentrates, and peripheral blood single nucleated cells.
HIV is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, and is transmitted through blood, sex, and mother-to-child transmission. HIV is found in the blood and body fluids of AIDS patients. HIV nucleic acid test is to detect the antigen of the virus, and usually takes the patient’s blood, whole blood, plasma, serum, dried blood spots, as well as lymphocyte concentrates, peripheral blood single nucleated cells and other blood products can be tested.
Whether or not one is infected with AIDS can be comprehensively determined by testing for HIV antibodies and antigens, and the effectiveness of treatment can also be evaluated.