A Ministry of Health official said they had already prepared the necessary paperwork for Cabinet's review and consideration.
Last Thursday the 76-year-old was admitted to Intensive Care at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole hospital and released on Tuesday.
Radio Polynesia reported Tuilaepa had a high fever.
Parliament resumed this week but Tuilaepa, who became the opposition leader following last year's acrimonious election, has not taken his seat.
