Parameter | Acute (decompensated) DIC | Chronic (compensated) DIC |
Platelet count | Reduced | Variable |
Prothrombin time (PT) | Prolonged | Normal |
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) | Prolonged | Normal |
Thrombin time | Prolonged | Normal to slightly prolonged |
Plasma fibrinogen | Reduced | Normal to elevated |
Plasma factor V | Reduced | Normal |
Plasma factor VIII | Reduced | Normal |
Fibrin degradation products | Elevated | Elevated |
D-dimer | Elevated | Elevated |