1.   Both companies say the important thing is understanding how the viral load tests can help physicians, patients and researchers.

2.   Chiron Corp. has also submitted an application for its viral load test, the Quantiplex HIV RNA assay.

3.   Many are cautious about the merits of embracing viral load tests in either the clinic or the clinical trial.

4.   The approval for the expanded use would allow Roche to market the viral load test as a tool for managing therapy.

5.   He said the load test found no problems with the balcony.