Methods of Evaluating a Cellular Sample for Latent Cellular Replication Competent HIV-1, and Compositions and Kits for Use in Practicing the Same

摘要

Methods of evaluating a cellular sample for latent cellular replication competent HIV-1 are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a cellular sample with an HIV-1 inducing compound to produce an activated cellular sample; and assessing plasma viral load in the activated cellular sample to evaluate the cellular sample for latent cellular replication competent HIV-1. Also provided are devices and kits that find use in practicing the methods.