Which of the following laboratory tests is used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

A Prothrombin time (PT)
B Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
C Fibrinogen level
D D-dimer assay ✓

Explanation

The D-dimer assay is a sensitive test for diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of DIC, as it measures the levels of cross-linked fibrin degradation products in the blood.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high