The following lab results were found in a patient's Hospital Progress Note: Labs Total bilirubin: 6.2 Hgb: 9.2; WBC: 20.2; PLT: 24. PT and PTT both elevated. Microangiopathic hemolysis seen on peripheral smear.  Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the data?

A. Hematocrit = 9.2 
White Blood Count = 20.2 
Platelet count = 24 
Prothrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated
B. Hematocrit = 9.2 
White Blood Count = 20.2 
Phagocyte count = 24 
Prothrombin and prothromboplastin times are elevated
C. Hemoglobin = 9.2 
White Blood Count = 20.2 
Platelet count = 24 
Prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times are elevated
D. Hemoglobin = 9.2 
White Blood Count = 20.2 
Phagocyte count = 24 
Thromboplastin and partial thromboplasia times are elevated
E. Hemoglobin = 9.2 
White Blood Count = 20.2 
Platelet count = 24 
Purpura thrombolysis and partial thromboplastin times are elevated


Answer: C

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