Laboratory Testing in DIC Helps Distinguish This Condition from Others

question 25

Multiple Choice

Laboratory testing in DIC helps distinguish this condition from others. Which of the following results would be expected in DIC?

• A) PT normal; APTT prolonged; normal D-dimer test; normal fibrinogen
• B) PT, APTT, and TT prolonged; elevated D-dimer test; decrease in fibrinogen
• C) Fibrinogen increased; FDP and D-dimer decreased; PT, APTT, and TT prolonged
• D) PT, APTT, and TT normal; fibrinogen decreased; FDP and D-dimer increased

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Organization

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