A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation.Which test would be appropriate for confirming this suspicion?
A)Plasminogen
B)Platelet antibodies
C)Phosphorus
D)Porphyrins

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Plasminogen levels are relevant in the context of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) because decreased levels can indicate increased fibrinolysis, which is a hallmark of DIC.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation