Minimum screening test(s) that should be considered in the evaluation of abnormal bleeding is(are) which of the following?
A) Thrombin time
B) Fibrinogen level
C) Factor studies
D) Platelet count, PT, APTT

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Platelet count, PT, and APTT are the minimum screening tests recommended for the evaluation of abnormal bleeding. Thrombin time and fibrinogen level may be useful in specific cases but are not typically part of the initial workup. Factor studies are not necessary unless abnormal results are found on the initial screening tests.

Minimum Screening Test(s) That Should Be Considered in the Evaluation