The examinations that can be conducted are as follows:

• Anamnesis conducted by the doctor to determine the patient's medical history, previous pregnancy history, and complaints experienced during pregnancy.
• Physical examination, including blood pressure measurement, nutritional status assessment, and other examinations to identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms of hypertension during pregnancy.
• Ancillary examinations such as laboratory tests and ultrasonography during pregnancy to detect complications of hypertension during pregnancy and assess fetal growth.

Laboratory tests that need to be performed include:

• The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio, which is an angiogenic factor that can predict the onset of preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP earlier than traditional preeclampsia diagnosis.
• Hematological tests to assess if there is a decrease in platelet count.
• A 24-hour urinalysis to assess protein levels in the urine.
• Serum creatinine examination to assess kidney function.
• Liver enzyme tests to assess liver function.
• Lipid profile and blood sugar tests to assess the risk factors for hypertension during pregnancy.
• LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) enzyme examination to assess complications in organs caused by hypertension during pregnancy.

Author: Dr. Syahni Wirdani Pulungan, M.D. (Clin-Path), Sp.PK (Medical Director of PRAMITA Clinical Laboratory Branch at Jl. Plaju No. Palembang).