Voluntary counseling and testing

What is voluntary counseling and testing?

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

What does it involve?

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?

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

Popularity in Africa

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?

• 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?

The VCT tests provide accurate results in about 15 minutes

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