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In a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which laboratory value is usually low?

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Correct Incorrect Fibrinogen is consumed in DIC, leading to decreased levels.

In a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which laboratory value is usually low?

  • Prothrombin time (PT)
  • Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
  • Fibrinogen level
  • D-dimer level
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