Laboratory Values Indicating Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
| Variable | Initial Laboratory Workup Prior to Alteplase Administration | Repeat Laboratory Workup After Intensive Care Unit Admission |
|---|---|---|
| White blood cell count, K/μL | 17 | 11 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 9 | 9 |
| Hematocrit, % | 29 | 30 |
| Platelet count, K/μL | 211 | 77 |
| Prothrombin time, seconds | 11.5 | 17.5 |
| International normalized ratio | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Partial thromboplastin time, seconds | 32.5 | 86 |
| Fibrinogen, mg/dL | 217 | 80 |
| Lactic acid, mmol/L | 5.1 | 8.0 |
| Troponin, ng/mL | 0.045 | 0.045 |