Question
What is the normal range for CD4 count?
23 January 2012. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.
What is the normal range for CD4 count?
Answer
The normal CD4 range for HIV negative people is between 400 – 1600 cells/mm3
For more information on CD4 count please take a look at this link:
https://i-base.info/ttfa/section-1/7-cd4-count-as-a-surrogate-marker/
And this one soon interpreting results:
https://i-base.info/ttfa/section-1/9-interpreting-cd4-results-cd4-count-and-cd4-percentage/
My husband tested positive and I tested negative, how possible is this? This is very confusing.
Please provide clarity.
Thanks a lot i have started the treatment
Hi Zukiswa,
Because you’re pregnant its very important that you begin ARVs as soon as possible. And this is regardless of what your CD4 count it.
Being on treatment is important because it will reduce the risk of transmission to your baby. For more info please see here:
http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Being on treatment will also reduce the risk of transmission to your husband. For more info please see the results of the PARTNER study.
http://i-base.info/qa-on-the-partner-study/
I’m pregnant, and I’ve found out that I’m positive. My husband is negative..My CD4 count is 420, do I have to start treatment?
Hi Malesh,
How are you coping with your diagnoses? Are you able to get any support? Do you know when you’ll be starting meds?
A CD4 of 19 is low, therefore its important that you start treatment as soon as possible. For more info please see here:
http://i-base.info/qa/4643
Other than your HIV, do you have any other health problems? Is yes, what are they?
Even if a CD4 of 19 is low, this does not mean that you are going to die. Lots of people are diagnosed with low CD4s and they recover, and recover quickly. What’s important is that you start meds.
Hey
I’m positive, and my CD4 is 19. Can it kill me? I’m still waiting for treatment.
Hi Faral – what do your want information about?
Wld like more info
Hi Mlu, the term “AIDS” is not really used any more, just HIV. I don’t know why your doctor does not give you the CD4 count. Please ask if this is being done and what the result is. HIV treatment is very good. You can use is for many years – until there is a cure :)
No coment but i want to know if i have aids? when I get tested they never say how much the CD4 count is. How long can I take the arvs?