Question

15. Which HIV/AIDS test shows how many copies of the virus are circulating in the blood?

A. CD4

B. RNA

C. Western blot test

D. rapid test

Answer 1

B. RNA


An HIV RNA test checks for RNA (genetic material) from the virus in a sample of blood. This test can find HIV in the blood about 9-11 days after the person is infected with the virus, which is why it’s important to go to the doctors if you suspect you have aids or hiv