Fibrin split products are typically found in the urine of patients who have:
A) Hemophilia A
B) Hemophilia B
C) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
D) Aplastic anemia
E) Thrombocytopenia

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Fibrin split products are produced when a blood clot is degraded. In DIC, multiple small blood clots form throughout the body, leading to the consumption of clotting factors and subsequently the breakdown of clots. This process releases fibrin split products into the bloodstream, which can then be excreted in the urine. Hemophilia A and B are genetic deficiencies of clotting factors, while aplastic anemia and thrombocytopenia refer to decreased production and/or function of platelets.

Fibrin Split Products Are Typically Found in the Urine of Patients