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The APGAR test is done by a doctor, midwife, or nurse. The health care provider will examine the baby's: 1  Breathing effort. 2  Heart rate. 3  Muscle tone. 4  Reflexes. 5  Skin color.
About the Apgar Score The Apgar score, the very first test given to a newborn, occurs in the delivery or birthing room right after the baby's birth. The test was designed to quickly evaluate a newborn's physical condition and to see if there's an immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.