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