Patient's question:
We have had cases of ectopic pregnancy in our family before. We are preparing to go to the hospital for a blood test recently. Can an ectopic pregnancy blood test detect it?Doctor's answer:
In cases of ectopic pregnancy, blood tests can be used for careful examination, but they cannot definitively diagnose it. Generally, it is also necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination and know the number of days you have been pregnant. If an ultrasound examination is performed 40 days after conception and no gestational sac is observed, combined with the results of the blood test, it can highly suspect ectopic pregnancy. Further examination is usually required. You can follow the advice of your local doctor and undergo regular prenatal examinations.