The results of home testing for early ectopic pregnancy can be either negative or positive. In general, the level of hCG in the female body will increase in any case if fertilization has occurred. But when the fetal egg is attached outside the uterus, the level of chorionic gonadotropin rises more slowly. Therefore, an ectopic pregnancy can be suspected by a weak and dim second strip, which does not become clear with the development of pregnancy.
But still, the test does not always show a positive result, sometimes with its help it is not possible to make sure that conception has occurred. Based on all this, it should be concluded that you should not completely trust this device. Even if the test shows that pregnancy has occurred, it will not be possible to reliably determine the place of attachment of a fertilized egg with its help. The test, or rather the reagent applied to its surface, only reacts to the growth of hCG. The test cannot with 100% guarantee show an ectopic pregnancy at the beginning of the term. An indirect sign that the egg is fixed in the wrong place is a weak (dim) second strip on the test.
To accurately determine the developing ectopic pregnancy, you need to do an ultrasound. This is what the test shows for an ectopic pregnancy at the beginning of the term. Please note that the second line is very dull from days 1 to 10 after conception. With such a test result, you should immediately consult a doctor.