What Tests Are Best to Distinguish Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura from DIC

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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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