Diagnosis

A diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism is typically made after other conditions have been ruled out.

Your health care provider might order the following lab tests during your evaluation:

• Blood tests, including those that evaluate clotting, heart enzymes, electrolytes and blood type, as well as a complete blood count (CBC)
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to evaluate your heart's rhythm
• Pulse oximetry to check the amount of oxygen in your blood
• Chest X-ray to look for fluid around your heart
• Echocardiography to evaluate your heart's function