1. What is a pregnancy test? A pregnancy test is a method of confirming pregnancy by measuring human chorionic villus (hCG) levels in a woman\’s body. This method typically uses a home pregnancy test or a blood test at a doctor\’s office. 2. How many days can a home pregnancy test stick take to detect pregnancy? Home pregnancy tests usually can accurately detect pregnancy around 7-10 days after the expected start of the menstrual cycle. This is because hCG levels in a woman’s body only begin to rise after the fertilized egg implants. If you test too early