Lab tests | In the acute DIC patient |
|---|---|
Platelet count | Decreased |
Prothrombin time (PT) | Prolonged |
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) | Prolonged |
Thrombin time | Prolonged |
Plasma factor V | Decreased |
Plasma factor VIII | Decreased |
Plasma fibrinogen | Decreased |
D-dimer | Increased |
Fibrin degradation products | Increased |