D-Dimer Assay Is Important in Detecting

question 20

Multiple Choice

D-dimer assay is important in detecting:

• A) factor VIII deficiency.
• B) disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
• C) fibrinogen deficiency.
• D) defective platelet aggregation.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push contents forward.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells carrying oxygen, whereas hematocrit is the ratio of the volume of red cells to the total volume of blood.

Total Bilirubin

A measure of all the bilirubin in the blood, indicating liver function and helping to detect jaundice or other liver-related diseases.