Dic Profile Test

Dic (Disseminated intravascular coagulation) is the state where proteins in the blood involved in blood clotting become overactive. This condition may stop blood flow to major parts of the body like kidneys and liver. Excessive bleeding can occur because of the abnormal activity of blood clotting. Haemostasis is a process where bleeding is stopped when injured. However, this process may not take place in some cases because sufficient platelets will not form together to form a clot. This condition activates DIC. DIC disable blood and oxygen supply to the injury area and prevent blood clots leading to multiple clots. Internal organ (nose and mouth) bleeding may occur. Extensive bleeding may occur during infection, cancer treatments, surgery and serious complication may occur during pregnancy.

Patient is required overnight fasting, medical history is studied. Patient is advised to discontinue Heparin for one day. Physical examination is done to know more about the symptoms of blood clotting, gums are examined to check if it is bleeding and medical history is studied. If acute DIC, treatment may include blood transfusion, medicines (anticoagulant or blood thinners) are given and oxygen transfusion is done.

Patient can prevent abnormal haemostasis. Prevent life threatening incidents while injured.

Severity of DIC is assessed by performing the below tests at intervals. Platelet count, Global clotting times (aPTT and PT), One or two clotting factors and inhibitors (eg, antithrombin), Assay for D-dimer. Small amount of blood is drawn from your arm to diagnosis blood cells and clotting process.