Peyton, a 20-year-old woman, gets severe flulike symptoms within 2 weeks of having sex with her boyfriend. She suspects an HIV infection after the sex and decides to do an HIV test without consulting a doctor. This test requires her to prick her finger, send the sample to a licensed laboratory, and then call in for results the next business day. In the context of HIV testing, identify the test method used by Peyton in this scenario.

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The Home Access HIV-1 Test System is described in the scenario, where an individual pricks their finger, sends the sample to a licensed laboratory, and calls in for the results. This method is distinct from other options like the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, which provides results at home without sending samples to a lab.

Peyton, a 20-Year-Old Woman, Gets Severe Flulike Symptoms Within 2