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
Correct Answer: B
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