What Is the Most Reliable and Specific Test for Diagnosing

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the most reliable and specific test for diagnosing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) ?

• A) Prothrombin time (PT)
• B) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
• C) Fibrin degradation products (FDP)
• D) D-dimer

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Definitions:

Hereditarily

Hereditarily pertains to the genetic transmission of traits, diseases, or characteristics from parents to offspring.

Artificial Selection

The process by which humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic characteristics.

Selective Breeding

The process of breeding plants or animals for specific genetic traits, aiming to enhance or perpetuate desirable characteristics.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals within a population, contributing to the diversity of traits.