F2 and systemic inflammatory response syndrome: The parameters considered include: platelet count, PT, Fibrinogen, D dimer, antithrombin III, protein C and thrombin-antithrombin (TAT) complex.24 Also, the JAAM included the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria in their scoring system for DIC.25 Many of these tests are not readily available in most Nigerian laboratories and if available are done at prohibitive costs to the patient.