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DIC Diagnostic Scoring System

PLT(×10^9/L)
D-Dimer and FDPs
PT Prolongation (s)
Fbg (g/L)
Recurrence Score:

Result Interpretation

Score ≥5, consistent with typical DIC, repeat scoring daily

Score <5, suggests atypical DIC, repeat scoring every 1-2 days

DIC, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.

For the diagnosis of overt DIC: sensitivity 91%, specificity 97%.

References

Research Paper Taylor FB Jr, et al. Towards definition, clinical and laboratory criteria, and a scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation. Thromb Haemost. 2001;86(5):1327-30.
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