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How can a person find out his/her HIV status. ?

How can a person find out his/her HIV status. ?Ø The HIV status of a person can be known through blood test.Ø The most commonly available test is ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay) and the Western Blot, a confirmatory test is usually done after ELISA.Ø The testing facilities are available both in private and govt. medical set-up.Ø Voluntary Confidential Counseling and Testing Centres (VCCTC) are set up in Government Hospitals where HIV testing is accompanied by pre and post test counseling at a nominal fee of Rs. 10/-v As per the policy of Government of India;- HIV test should be voluntary;- Test result should be kept confidential; andTesting should be done along with pre and post test counseling

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