What is 1 VCT detection?
Voluntary counseling and testing for AIDS (VCT) refers to the process in which people voluntarily choose whether to accept HIV antibody testing, change risky behaviors and obtain related services through counseling with complete knowledge and confidentiality.
What is the procedure of what testing?
Consultants 1. VCT asked the consultants about AIDS-related behaviors and past medical history, filled in the VCT consultation form and provided disease-related knowledge;
2. The consulting service personnel fill in the checklist, and the laboratory technician will draw blood (about 5 ml) when he shows his ID card;
3. After the test results come out, provide post-test consultation according to the test results.
3 The best time to check AIDS
The existing AIDS detection technology has a window period: individuals infected with HIV cannot detect HIV antibodies within 2 weeks, and may not detect HIV antibodies within 2- 12 weeks. Therefore, it is suggested to go to VCT for HIV antibody testing two months after the dangerous situation.