<prompt> In DIC, which isare seen -Normal APTTIncreased PTIncreased factor VIIINone  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., Increased PT; Laboratory findings in DIC o Low platelet count. o Blood film shows microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia. There is presence of fragmented R.B.C. due to damage caused by trapping and passage through fibrin thrombi. o PT, thrombin time, and Activated Paial thromboplastin time all are prolonged. o Plasma fibrinogen level decreased. o Fibrin degradation product FDPS are raised. o Factor V and factor VIII decreased in concentration. 