how soon can one test for pregnancy

One can test for pregnancy as soon as about 10 days after conception with many at-home pregnancy tests. Some highly sensitive tests can detect pregnancy even earlier, up to 5-6 days before the expected period (about 9-10 days after ovulation). However, for the most accurate and reliable results, it is generally recommended to wait until the first day of a missed period, which corresponds to approximately 14 days after ovulation or conception. Blood tests can detect pregnancy slightly earlier, around 7 to 10 days after conception, as they are more sensitive to the pregnancy hormone hCG. Testing too early may lead to false negatives due to insufficient hCG levels in urine at the very early stages of pregnancy.