Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside cells that are involved in releasing energy from food. This process is known as cellular respiration. It is for this reason that mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.
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.
The difference between the two tests is when they can detect hCG. Blood testing can detect hCG about eight to ten days after ovulation and in most cases urine testing (home pregnancy tests) detect hCG about two weeks after ovulation. The level of hCG is measured with a blood test known as a quantitative test, usually called a âquant betaâ by doctors.