Diagnosis of Ectopic PregnancyThe healthcare provider diagnoses ectopic pregnancy with physical examination and laboratory tests. Pelvic examination is carried out to locate pain, tenderness or a growing mass in the abdomen.Ultrasound examination is the most important test to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. Quantitative hCG blood test - The level of hCG hormone doubles every two days during normal pregnancy. In the case of ectopic pregnancy the rate is slower. Laboratory tests to detect the levels of progesterone hormone. Published on Jun 24, 2011Last Updated on Oct 12, 2020
