CBC
Blood cultures
Vaginal fluid for phosphatidylglycerol
Tests for fetal lung maturity
Cervical cultures
E. coli
Gonorrhea
Vaginal cultures
Chlamydia
Mycoplasma
Group B streptococci
Ultrasonography for fetal well-being
Tests for fetal lung maturity
E. coli
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Mycoplasma
Group B streptococci
Avoid digital cervical exam
Speculum exam should be done with sterile speculum
Chorioamnionitis
The same abdominal pain differential as non-pregnant patients, plus:
Septic abortion
Ectopic pregnancy
Postpartum endometritis
First trimester abortion
Preterm labor
Complete abortion