The document discusses viral load testing using NASBA technology. NASBA is a nucleic acid amplification technique used to measure the amount of virus in a patient's blood or body fluid sample. It has several benefits over PCR including being isothermal, having less risk of contamination, and allowing for multiplex detection. The document provides details on using NASBA to test viral load in HIV patients, including the sample extraction and amplification process. NASBA testing for viral load can help diagnose acute infections, evaluate virus treatment effectiveness, and determine patient prognosis.