Can a doctor detect pregnancy at 2 weeks

If you think you might be pregnant, you may be able to wait the recommended two weeks for an accurate urine test. Or, you may wish to know sooner! If you are wondering how soon can a blood test confirm pregnancy, or if you have more questions related to pregnancy confirmation, you’ll find some important information below. And if you are looking for the best pregnancy care available near Coral Springs, Florida, book an appointment at our practice! We have two of South Florida’s top-rated ob-gyns practicing under one roof at Lona Sasser Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Pregnancy Confirmation Question #1: How Soon Can a Blood Test Confirm Pregnancy?

The answer to the question, “How soon can a blood test confirm pregnancy?” is 7 to 12 days after you conceive. However, according to American Pregnancy, “It is possible that these tests can be done too early and show a false negative result. If you receive a negative result and still do not start your period, another test should be done.” If you are eager to find out whether you are pregnant or not, a blood test can confirm pregnancy sooner than other methods. You can easily book online for an appointment at our practice!

Pregnancy Confirmation Question #2: What Are Other Ways of Confirming Pregnancy?

A missed menstrual cycle is one important sign that you may be pregnant. Especially if your periods are regular, a missed period is an indicator of possible pregnancy, and you may want to seek further confirmation with either a urine test or blood test. Urine and blood tests both test for the same pregnancy hormone: human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. Your body begins to produce this hormone as soon as a fertilized egg implants in the uterus, and rapidly produces more of this hormone each day of your pregnancy.

How Soon Can a Blood Test Confirm Pregnancy? Steps You Can Take

Now that we have answered your question, “How soon can a blood test confirm pregnancy?” book an appointment for confirmation of pregnancy at Lona Sasser Obstetrics and Gynecology in Coral Springs. If you are seeking a new obstetrician, we can help you transfer your care to our office.

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Sources for This Article:

Taking a Pregnancy Test – American Pregnancy
Am I Pregnant? – Central Carolina Obgyn

There are two types of pregnancy tests; one uses a urine sample, the other a sample of blood. Both pregnancy tests detect the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining and builds up rapidly in your body in the first few days of pregnancy. It is this rapid shift in hormones that trigger most of your pregnancy symptoms.

Types of Pregnancy Tests

Urine Tests

Urine tests can be performed in two different ways and these can be performed at home or in a clinic. One way involves collecting your urine in a cup and dipping a stick into the urine or putting urine into a special container with an eyedropper. Another option involves placing a stick into your urine stream and catching your urine in midstream.

Tests vary in how long you have to wait to get a result. You will be looking for a change in color, a line, or a symbol (like a plus or minus). The newer digital pregnancy test offered by Clearblue Easy makes reading your results simple: the window will either show the words “not pregnant” or “pregnant”.

All tests come with instructions, and it is important that you follow these instructions to get an accurate reading.

How soon can I take a urine test?

Most doctors recommend that you wait until the first day of your missed period before taking a urine pregnancy test. This is usually about two weeks after conception. However, some tests are more sensitive than others and can be taken earlier.

How accurate are urine tests?

Urine tests or home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done correctly. Home pregnancy tests are great to use because they can be done at home, they are usually low in cost (anywhere from $7.99 to $19.99), private, they give a fast result, and are easy to use.

However, if done incorrectly or taken too early, the result can be inaccurate. If you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy (missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue), wait a week and take another test or contact your doctor so you can have a blood test done.

Blood Tests

There are two types of blood tests. A quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of hCG in the blood, and a qualitative hCG blood test gives a simple yes or no answer to whether you are pregnant or not.

Advantages of having a blood test done:

  • Can detect a pregnancy earlier than a urine test at about 7-12 days from possible conception (but if a negative result is received, a test should be repeated if a period is missed.)
  • Can measure the concentration of hCG hormone in your blood (this is useful information for your healthcare provider in tracking certain problems in pregnancy)

Disadvantages of having a blood test done:

  • More expensive than a urine test (price depends on the cost of doctor’s visit and lab fees)
  • Takes longer to get the result
  • Must be done in a doctor’s office

Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy Tests

If I get a positive result on a home pregnancy test, does that mean I am pregnant?

A positive result from a home pregnancy test shows the presence of the hormone hCG in your system. When an egg is implanted in a woman’s uterine lining, hCG hormones begin to develop and multiply. This is a sign that you have become pregnant.

If I get a negative result on a home pregnancy test, does that mean I am not pregnant?

A negative result can mean that you are not pregnant, you took the test too early, or you took the test wrong. Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity (how soon they can detect the hormone hCG), and you may not have given your body enough time to produce enough hCG hormones that will show up on the test.

Also, if you let a test sit for too long (after the instructions on the box tell you), the test is invalid. It is best to follow the instructions and wait until you have missed a period before taking the test. Most pregnancy tests come with two in a box, and it is a good idea to take both.

How soon can I take a home pregnancy test?

It is recommended that you wait until you have missed a period to take a home test. A missed period is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. If you cannot wait that long to find out and you know the day you may have conceived, then the earliest you can take a test would be 14 days from possible conception.

What if I take a couple of home pregnancy tests and get different answers?

If you have received different answers on multiple pregnancy tests, it is recommended that you get a blood test done to get an accurate answer.

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Compiled using information from the following sources:

1. MedlinePlus [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); Prenatal Testing.

https://www.nlm.nih.gov

2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

How soon can a doctor tell if you are pregnant?

Your doctor can give you a blood pregnancy test as early as 11–14 days after ovulation. To perform a blood pregnancy test, the doctor draws blood from a vein in your arm. This blood is sent to a laboratory for testing. The results of most blood pregnancy tests take at least a couple of days.

Is 2 weeks too early to detect pregnancy?

Here's our process. The best time to take a pregnancy test is a the week after a missed period. Some tests may detect pregnancy 1-2 weeks after intercourse, but the body needs time to increase its levels of HCG. Testing before a missed period can increase the risk of a false negative result.