Which laboratory test is used to diagnose and monitor disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

A Prothrombin time (PT)
B Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
C Fibrin degradation products (FDP) assay ✓
D D-dimer assay

Explanation

The FDP assay is a sensitive test for diagnosing and monitoring DIC, as it measures the levels of fibrin degradation products in the blood, which are elevated in this condition.

Source

Clinical hematology guidelines
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high