Table 2. Case definition and related... | American Society of Hematology

Table 2.

Case definition and related criteria for DIC

Case no.	Increased PT	Increased PTT	Decreased fibrinogen level	Increased FDP/FSP	Increased d-dimer	Autopsy consistent with DIC*	MD assessment†
1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—‡	Yes
2	—§	—§	—§	—§	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	—#	—#	—#	Yes	Yes	—∥	Yes
4	—§	—§	—§	—§	Yes	Yes	Yes
5	Yes	Yes	—§	Yes	Yes	—¶	Yes
6	Yes	—§	—§	—§	Yes	—∥	Yes

Case no.	Increased PT	Increased PTT	Decreased fibrinogen level	Increased FDP/FSP	Increased d-dimer	Autopsy consistent with DIC*	MD assessment†
1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—‡	Yes
2	—§	—§	—§	—§	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	—#	—#	—#	Yes	Yes	—∥	Yes
4	—§	—§	—§	—§	Yes	Yes	Yes
5	Yes	Yes	—§	Yes	Yes	—¶	Yes
6	Yes	—§	—§	—§	Yes	—∥	Yes

— indicates no information available.

Findings positive for microthrombi and assessed by pathologist as consistent with DIC.

Attending or consulting physician assessment that DIC occurred.

Not applicable because patient recovered.

Relevant laboratory test results not available or not optimally timed.

Although patient died, autopsy not performed.

Although patient died and autopsy performed, no findings relevant to DIC noted.

Laboratory test results within normal limits.