San Francisco: Viral Load Trial Offers Free Tests

Chiron Corporation is sponsoring a small trial to observe how
viral load, measured by their branched DNA (bDNA) test,
responds to various treatment changes. Participants must plan
to make a change in their HIV treatment (either starting or
stopping either a mainstream or alternative treatment) -- but
get the first viral load test through the program before they
do so. Several other tests will be run after the treatment
change.

Blood will be drawn at Davies Medical Center in San
Francisco. This program is intended for persons who otherwise
have no way to pay for viral load tests.

To register, call Healing Alternatives, 415/626-4053, noon to
6 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday through Friday, or noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday.