Voluntary counseling and testing
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:
- one prior to taking the test known as pre-test counseling and
- 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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