Private HIV RNA PCR Test London
Our HIV RNA PCR test directly detects the virus's genetic material, providing the earliest possible detection from around 10-14 days after exposure.
Price
£211
+ £50 blood draw
- Results within 3 days"
- Confidential service
- No GP referral needed
- Professional clinical environment
- Results via secure portal
- Nurse-led expert care
Private HIV Viral Load Test in London
South Kensington Medical & Dental offers private HIV-1 RNA viral load testing at our CQC-registered clinic. This quantitative PCR test measures the amount of HIV-1 RNA in the blood, expressed as copies per millilitre. It is a critical tool for monitoring treatment response and disease progression.
Testing requires a simple sample, with results available within 3 days. This test is priced at £211.
No GP referral is required. All samples are processed at UKAS-accredited laboratories. Results are communicated confidentially and can be shared with your treating physician if requested.
Understanding Viral Load Testing
Viral load measures the quantity of HIV RNA in the blood. A lower viral load indicates better control of the virus, typically through antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal of treatment is to achieve an undetectable viral load (below 200 copies/ml), which means the virus cannot be transmitted sexually — known as Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).
Viral load monitoring is recommended at treatment initiation, at regular intervals during therapy, and whenever treatment changes are made. A rising viral load may indicate treatment failure, poor adherence, or the development of drug resistance.
Who Needs Viral Load Testing?
HIV-positive individuals on ART
Regular monitoring confirms treatment is effectively suppressing the virus.
Treatment initiation
Baseline viral load is measured before starting antiretroviral therapy.
Suspected treatment failure
A detectable viral load despite adherence may indicate drug resistance.
U=U confirmation
Documented undetectable viral load supports the Undetectable = Untransmittable evidence.
Earliest Possible Detection
RNA PCR testing offers the shortest window period by detecting the virus itself.
- Earliest detection method
- Detects from 10-14 days
- Direct virus detection
- Highly sensitive
- Definitive when positive
Strictly Confidential
Your privacy is protected
Fast Results
Results within 3 days"
Expert Care
Professional clinical team
Accurate Testing
Lab-certified results
How It Works
Book Online
Choose a convenient date and time
Visit Clinic
Quick and discreet appointment
Sample Collection
Professional, comfortable process
Get Results
Results within 3 days"
Frequently Asked Questions
RNA PCR can detect HIV from around 10-14 days after infection, the earliest of any test.
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At South Kensington Medical & Dental, we are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our clinicians are registered with the relevant UK regulatory bodies, including the GDC and GMC. Our dentists, dental nurses and medical professionals deliver care that meets the highest clinical, safety and ethical standards, because our patients deserve nothing less.
