Voluntary counseling and testing

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What is voluntary counseling and testing?[edit | edit source]

Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is a method of voluntarily testing for HIV.

What does it involve?[edit | edit source]

It usually involves two counseling sessions:

  1. one prior to taking the test known as pre-test counseling and
  2. one following the HIV test when the results are given, often referred to as post-test counseling.

What is the purpose?[edit | edit source]

The VCT counseling focuses on the infection (HIV), the disease(AIDS), the test, and positive behavior change.

Popularity in Africa[edit | edit source]

VCT has become popular in many parts of Africa as a way for a person to learn their HIV status.

What type of tests are done?[edit | edit source]

  • VCT centers and counselors often use rapid HIV tests that require a drop of blood or some cells from the inside of one's cheek.
  • The tests are cheap, require minimal training

How fast are the VCT test results obtained?[edit | edit source]

The VCT tests provide accurate results in about 15 minutes

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