TABLE 1.

Comparison of sensitivities of HIV RT assay versions 2 and 3, using plasma samples (n = 242) from HIV-positive individuals

HIV RNA level (copies/ml)	No. of samples tested	% of samples detected by HIV RT assay
		Version 2	Version 3
50-400	64	17	59
401-2,000	57	56	86
2,001-10,000	50	90	96
10,001-50,000	48	100	100
>50,000	23	100	100
>200	199	78	92
>400	178	83	94
>1,000	145	92	98