A postoperative heart transplant patient has been given unfractionated heparin. Five days postoperative, he develops petechiae and needs multiple dressing changes over his wound site. What tests should be used to assess the patient's clinical status?

a. Platelet count and HIT antibody assay
b. APTT and PT
c. PT and FDP
d. D-dimer and fibrogen

Correct Answer: A

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