Laboratory Findings

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The page below is a sample from the LabCE course Authentic and Spurious Causes of Thrombocytopenia. Access the complete course and earn ASCLS P.A.C.E.-approved continuing education credits by subscribing online.

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Laboratory Findings

Laboratory findings include:
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Prolonged PT, aPTT, thrombin time
  • Decreased fibrinogen
  • Elevated D-dimers
  • Schistocytes on the peripheral blood smear
Thrombocytopenia and schistocytes are also associated with TTP and HUS; it is the abnormal coagulation tests that distinguish DIC from these other conditions.