Nucleic Acid Test (NAT)
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Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Any one of various laboratory tests used to detect the genetic material of a microorganism, such as HIV, in the blood. The viral load (HIV RNA) test is a type of nucleic acid test (NAT).
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