Table 1. Comparison of the features of DIC and primary fibrinolysis.

DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation, PTT = partial thromboplastin time; INR = international normalized ratio

Lab Parameter	DIC	Primary Fibrinolysis
Platelets	Low	Normal
Schistocytes	Present	Absent/Rare
D-dimer	High	Normal
Fibrinogen	Low	Low
PTT	Prolonged	Prolonged
INR	Prolonged	Prolonged