A 67-year-old male with advanced cholangiocarcinoma develops gram-negative sepsis. Excessive bleeding is noted around vascular catheters and from needle puncture sites. The diagnosis of disseminated intervascular coagulation (is considered. Which of the following laboratory test(s) is/are indicative of DIC?
A. Decreased platelet count
B. Decreased fibrinogen level
C. Normal prothrombin time
D. Elevated fibrin split products
Answer:A
A 67-year-old male with advanced cholangiocarcinoma develops gram-negative sepsis. Excessive bleeding is noted around vascular catheters and from needle puncture sites. The diagnosis of disseminated intervascular coagulation (is considered. Which of the following laboratory test(s) is/are indicative of DIC?
A. Decreased platelet count B. Decreased fibrinogen level C. Normal prothrombin time D. Elevated fibrin split products