Determining viral load in double negative T cells

摘要

The present invention provides a method for determining viral load in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus, which is useful in patients where viral loads are not detectable in plasma. The levels of human immunodeficiency virus are measured in CD4^−CD8^− double negative cells. Furthermore, the invention also provides a kit for determining viral load in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus.