A patient is suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation.Which test would be appropriate for confirming this suspicion?
A)Pachymetry
B)Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
C)Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
D)Parvovirus B19 immunoglobulin G and M antibodies

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Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a test specifically used to evaluate the coagulation system and is often employed to assess patients suspected for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Pachymetry is a test for measuring corneal thickness, parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone used to regulate calcium in the body, and testing for parvovirus B19 antibodies is not specific for DIC confirmation.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation