<prompt> Which of the following is a feature ofdisseminated intravascular coagulation DIQ?Normal prothrombine timeReduced plasma fibrinogenNormal platelet countNormal clotting time  <response>: In DIC, Prothrombin time is prolonged due to severe fibrinogen deficiency . Plasma fibrinogen levels are reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Platelet count is reduced due to aggretation adhesion of platelets as a result of endothelial damage associated with DICReference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology 6th edition pg no 338. 