How Soon Can You Detect hCG Levels After Conception?

Learn how quickly hCG levels can be detected after conception and when to take a pregnancy test for accurate results.

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hCG levels can be detected in blood as early as 11 days after conception and in urine 14 days after conception. For most accurate results, it is advisable to take a pregnancy test after a missed period.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is hCG? hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced during pregnancy that can indicate pregnancy when detected in blood or urine.
  2. When is the best time to take a pregnancy test? The best time to take a pregnancy test is after a missed period for the most accurate results.
  3. How accurate are early pregnancy tests? Early pregnancy tests can be accurate if taken correctly; however, testing too early may lead to false negatives.