This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'The most sensitive test for DIC is: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Serum fibrinogen levels, B. Serum levels of fibrin degradation products (FDP), C. Prolonged PT and PTT, D. Thrombocytopenia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Answer is B (Serum FDP) The most sensitive test for DIC is the FDP level - Harrisons FDP levels and DIC The most sensitive test for DIC is the FDP level DIC is an unlikely diagnosis in the absence of normal FDP The D-Dimer test is a specific test for detection of FDP and indicates that the cross linked fibrin has been digested by plasmin Note Because fibrinogen has a prolonged half life, plasma levels diminish acultely in only severe cases of DIC. Low fibrinogen levels predict the tendency of bleeding in DIC Q Most sensitive test for DIC is - Elevated FDP levels Q Most sensitive test for DIC that predicts tendency of bleeding in - Serum Fibrinogen levels', 'role': 'assistant'}]