What are ICTC Centre for?

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An ICTC is a place where a person is counselled and tested for HIV, of his own free will or as advised by a medical provider.

What are the types of ICTC?

2.7 ICTCs can be classified into two types: a) Fixed-facility ICTCs b) Mobile ICTCs 2.8 Fixed-facility ICTCs: 2.8. 1 Fixed-facility ICTCs are those that are located within an existing health-care facility/ hospital/centre.

When was ICTC started?

HIV counselling and testing services were started in India in 1997. As on 31st August 2016 in India, there are 20,756 Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTC), mainly located in government hospitals.

What is the full form of Naco?

National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)

What is Vctc blood test?

VCT is the process by which an individual undergoes confidential HIV counseling to explore his /her risk of HIV infection and exercises an informed choice regarding HIV testing. Counseling in VCT consists of Pre test, post test and follow up counseling.

What is Mobile ICTC?

The 26 Integrated Counselling and Testing Centres (ICTC) mobile vans purchased at a whopping price Rs 18.8 lakh each by the then Andhra Pradesh State Aids Control Society (APSACS) are now lying idle and most of them are in a tattered condition. Even the Telangana SACS has failed to take the service forward.

Where is NACO located in India?

New Delhi
The first round of HIV estimation in India was done in 1998, while the last round was done in 2017….National AIDS Control Organisation.

Abbreviation	NACO
Headquarters	New Delhi
Parent organisation	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Website	http://www.naco.gov.in

What is VCT medical term?

Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is an important component of any HIV/AIDS control and prevention activities. VCT makes people aware of their HIV serostatus and enables early identification of those who need care.

How many counseling are there in VCT?

Counselling as part of VCT ideally involves at least two sessions (pre- test counselling and post-test counselling). More sessions can be offered before or after the test, or during the time the client is waiting for test results. HIV counselling should be offered before taking an HIV test.

What are discordant couples?

Discordant couple: A pair of long-term sexual partners in which one has a sexually transmitted infection and the other does not. The CDC has guidelines for counseling discordant couples in which the woman is HIV-infected and her husband is HIV-uninfected.

What is VCTC test?

Where can I get free HIV test in West Bengal?

Voluntary council & testing center (VCTC) is Prenatal screening & donated blood. In West Bengal there are 18 VCTC testing HIV burden in this state. IN VCTC centers there is scope for free HIV 1&2 antibody serological tests by ELISA. In west Bengal there are apex selectively available. Another center is North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri.

What is the cost of viral load test in Kolkata?

Cost of CD4 is 1800-2000/= depending on private lab of Kolkata city. Viral load tests by PCR or bDNA is not done at government or NACO centers. Cost of mRNA by HIV1RNAQT (2) kit (Organon,USA) is around RS 4000/=. Howrah (412) Burdwan (420). Other districts like Coach behar, Jalpaiguri, between 100-350. (3) antibodies, antigen (P24) or both.

What is the cost of a CD4 test in Kolkata?

Cost of CD4 is 1800-2000/= depending on private lab of Kolkata city. Viral load tests by PCR or bDNA is not done at government or NACO centers. Cost of mRNA by HIV1RNAQT (2) kit