How long after sexual intercourse can a pregnancy test be used to detect pregnancy?

Patient's question:

How long after sex can you use a pregnancy test to check if you are pregnant?

Doctor's answer:

Generally speaking, after cohabitation if pregnancy occurs, blood HCG can rise on the 11th day, a positive result can be detected in early pregnancy tests after the 13th day, and a gestational sac can be seen on ultrasound 21 days later.

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