We just started trying this cycle and im already itching to test, i know its too early. From what point can it actually be picked up, on a test or scan? Dont want to waste kits testing too soon.
A blood test at the lab can pick it up the earliest, sometimes around 8 to 10 days after conception. Home urine tests work best once your period is actually missed. My doctor said for clear results, morning urine after a missed period is most reliable.
Earliest is a blood test, then home strips after the missed date. I tested 2 days early once and got nothing, then positive on the due date. So patience pays, the hormone needs time to build up.
Home test, wait till your period is late then check with first morning pee. Want it sooner, a beta hcg blood test detects earlier. Testing too early just gives faint or false negatives and more tension.
I was so impatient and tested early, big mistake, faint confusing line. When I waited till after my missed period it was crystal clear. So just hold on a few days, its worth it.
