How do healthcare providers diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

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How do healthcare providers diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Providers use several tests to diagnose DIC. Those tests are:

  • Complete blood count (CBC).
  • Partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
  • Prothrombin time (PT) test. This test measures the time it takes for your blood to clot.
  • Fibrinogen blood test. Fibrinogen is a protein in your blood that helps your blood to clot. This test measures your fibrinogen levels.
  • D-dimer. This is a blood test to check for blood clots.

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