Can ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test?

Patient's question:

Pregnant but not ruled out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy, hello can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test?

Doctor's answer:

A pregnancy test strip can indicate whether pregnancy has recurred, but it cannot be used to confirm whether there is a recurring ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is also a form of pregnancy, but the implantation occurs outside the uterus. To determine if there is a recurring ectopic pregnancy, it is primarily necessary to conduct a thorough examination through a color Doppler ultrasound or B-mode ultrasound. Pregnancy test strips or pregnancy tests cannot provide this indication.

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