What Tests Are Best to Distinguish Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura from DIC

question 23

Multiple Choice

What tests are best to distinguish thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura from DIC when a patient has schistocytes?

• A)platelet count and morphology
• B)bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
• C)reticulocyte count and haptoglobin
• D)PT and PTT

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