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
If you have missed a period and recently had unprotected sex, you may be pregnant. Pregnancy tests are most reliable from the first day of your missed period. You can carry out most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don't know when your next period is due, do the test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex. Some very sensitive pregnancy tests can be used even before you miss a period. You can do a pregnancy test on a sample of urine collected at any time of the day. It doesn't have to be in the morning.When you can do a pregnancy test
Where you can get a pregnancy test
You can buy pregnancy testing kits from pharmacists and some supermarkets. They can give a quick result and you can do the test in private.
The following places provide free pregnancy tests:
- sexual health services
- some young people's services – call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for details
- Brook centres for under-25s – find your nearest Brook centre
You may also be able to get a pregnancy test free of charge from your GP.
How does a pregnancy test work?
All pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which starts to be produced around 6 days after fertilisation.
Most pregnancy tests come in a box that contains 1 or 2 long sticks. You pee on the stick and the result appears on the stick after a few minutes. All tests are slightly different, so always check the instructions.
Pregnancy test results
Home pregnancy tests are accurate as long as you follow the instructions correctly.
A positive test result is almost certainly correct. However, a negative test result is less reliable.
The result may not be reliable if you:
- do not follow the instructions properly
- take the test too early
Some medicines can also affect the results.
If you get a negative result and still think you're pregnant, wait a few days and try again. Speak to your GP if you get a negative result after a second test but your period has not arrived.
Continuing with the pregnancy
If you're pregnant and want to continue with the pregnancy, contact your GP or a midwife to start your antenatal care. You can use the pregnancy due date calculator to work out when your baby is due.
If you're not sure you want to be pregnant
If you're not sure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this confidentially with a healthcare professional. Your options are:
- continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- having an abortion
- continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
As well as a GP or a nurse at your GP surgery, you can also get accurate, confidential information – from the age of 13 – from the following:
- sexual health services
- the MSI Reproductive Choices website
- the British Pregnancy Advisory service website
- the National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory service website
All these services – including community contraceptive clinics – are confidential. If you're 13 or older, the staff won't tell your parents. They'll encourage you to talk to your parents, but they won't force you.
If you're under 25 and would prefer advice specifically for young people, the sexual health charity Brook provides a range of services for young people. The Brook website contains information on pregnancy choices. You can also use the Ask Brook 24/7 service.
Video: Is the pregnancy test accurate?
In this video, a midwife explains when you can take a pregnancy test and how to do it properly.
Media last reviewed: 5 February 2020
Media review due: 5 February 2023