Diagnosing Placental Abruption

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.

Tests may include the following:

• Pelvic examination
• Ultrasound -a test that uses sound waves to examine the abdomen
• Blood tests
  • Prothrombin time test-tests time it takes for the plasma in the blood to clot
  • Partial thromboplastin time test-tests time it takes for the blood to clot
  • Fibrinogen test-tests blood levels of a protein that helps blood to clot