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These tests can detect pregnancy earlier than a home pregnancy test, or about six to eight days after ovulation. But with these tests, it takes longer to get the results than with a home pregnancy test. Two types of blood pregnancy tests are available: A qualitative hCG test simply checks to see if hCG is present. Doctors often order these tests to confirm pregnancy as early as 10 days after a missed period. However, some of these tests can detect hCG much earlier. A quantitative hCG test (beta hCG) measures the exact amount of hCG in your blood.
While it may be possible to detect a pregnancy as early as 5 1/2 weeks. Because the tiny sac containing the baby and its heart is so tiny, an ultrasound may not be able to detect pregnancy at this stage. If the baby can be seen at 6 to 7 weeks, their heart beat may even be detected. Between 7 and 8 weeks, the baby and their heart beat can both be detected relatively easily. After the 8th week of pregnancy the heart beat and the baby can be clearly seen.