What tests are best to distinguish thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura from DIC when a patient has schistocytes?
A) Platelet count and morphology
B) Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
C) Reticulocyte count and haptoglobin
D) PT and PTT
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