- Risk assessment – Does the patient have an underlying disorder known to be associated with overt DIC?*
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- If yes, proceed
- If no, do not use this scoring system
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- Obtain the following laboratory tests
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- Platelet count
- Fibrin-related markers (eg, FDPs, soluble fibrin monomers, D-dimer¶)
- PT
- Fibrinogen
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- Assign score for each laboratory parameter
| Score |
Platelet count (per microL): |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Fibrin-related markers (eg, FDPs, D-dimer¶): |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
PT: |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
Fibrinogen level: |
| 0 |
| 1 |
- Calculate total score – Add individual scores for each laboratory parameter
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- Score interpretation:
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- ≥5 – Compatible with overt DIC. Repeat scoring daily.
- <5 – Suggestive (not affirmative) for non-overt DIC. Repeat in 1 to 2 days.
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