Cepheid Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load XC

Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load XC (Extended Coverage) is an in vitro reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for the quantification of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA in human EDTA plasma using the automated GeneXpert® System. It is intended for use as an aid in clinical management of patients infected with HIV-1. Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load XC is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers for disease prognosis and for use as an aid in assessing viral response to antiretroviral treatment as measured by changes in plasma HIV-1 RNA levels from HIV-1 infected individuals. Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load XC is intended to be performed by trained professional users or trained healthcare workers in laboratory or near-patient testing environments. Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load XC is not intended to be used as a donor screening test for HIV-1 infection.