Different types of HTS and CBS testing

This section provides detailed information on various approaches to HIV Testing Services (HTS) and Community-Based Services (CBS) testing, including:

• Facility-Based Testing

  Testing services provided within healthcare facilities, often integrated with other medical services. This includes voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) centers, antenatal care (ANC) clinics, and TB clinics.

• Community-Based Services (CBS)

  Testing conducted outside traditional healthcare settings, bringing services closer to communities. This can include mobile clinics, home-based testing, and outreach programs in key populations.

• Self-Testing

  Individuals collect their own specimens and perform the test, interpreting the results themselves. This method offers privacy and convenience, increasing access to testing.

For more details, please refer to the latest national guidelines.