How many days after implantation of the fertilized egg can pregnancy be detected?

Sep 10, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
In general, pregnancy can be detected 7-10 days after implantation of the fertilized egg.  When performing the test, it is recommended to use first morning urine, as it has higher concentration and provides more accurate results.  Avoid excessive water intake before testing, as it may dilute the urine and affect the outcome.  If the result is unclear, repeat the test after 1-2 days.  Once pregnancy is confirmed, it is important to visit a hospital for further examination.

Generally, pregnancy can be detected 7-10 days after implantation of the fertilized egg. Detailed analysis is as follows:

When the implantation of the fertilized egg has occurred and HCG is secreted rapidly, pregnancy usually can be detected in about 7 days, especially when using a highly sensitive testing method. In such cases, HCG levels quickly reach the detection threshold, allowing blood tests to accurately capture the hormonal change and confirm pregnancy earlier.

If the secretion of HCG is relatively slow after implantation, or if a less sensitive testing method is used, it may take up to 10 days to detect pregnancy. In these cases, the HCG concentration rises slowly and requires more time to accumulate to a level detectable by pregnancy tests. Testing too early may result in a false negative result.

Before and during testing, please note the following: try to use first morning urine for test strip testing, as it has higher concentration and better accuracy; avoid drinking large amounts of water before testing, as this may dilute urine and affect the result; if the test result is unclear, repeat the test after 1-2 days; once pregnancy is confirmed, promptly visit a hospital for further examination to monitor embryonic development.

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