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.
While most experts recommend waiting the traditional 14 days after ovulation before testing for pregnancy, it is possible to detect pregnancy before then in some women. The first key to finding out how long after ovulation you can test for pregnancy is to identify the exact date of ovulation. While the general rule is that for a typical 28-day cycle ovulation occurs on day 14, few women have this typical cycle.