Pregnancy

Spirometry (a breathing test that measures how much air and how fast you can blow it out of your lungs), chest x-rays, and blood and sputum tests all help to determine if your problem is asthma.

The Lung Association advises: "... uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. If you have asthma and you're pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, see your doctor." Even if you think you might have asthma, you should see a doctor.

Cholesterol tests, which include HDL, LDL, and triglyceride tests are part of a lipid profile. Cholesterol should be measured when a person is healthy and should be part of a regular physical exam. ("Blood cholesterol is temporarily low during acute illness, immediately following a heart attack, or during stress (like from surgery or an accident).

The Women's Health Department describes what a woman may expect during her visit to the doctor and what test may be conducted.

Prenatal testing provides doctors with important information about women and their babies' health. Some tests are a routine part of prenatal care, while other tests are only recommended in certain situations.

E Medicine lists several tests that may be conduted to detect if a woman is pregnant.