Schistocytes are the part of a fragmented red blood cell, which are irregular in shape, jagged with two sharp ends. It is most commonly seen in people with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and is a result of damaged endothelium. Schistocyte count less than 0.5% is normal; however, a value less than 0.2% is usual. In thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, schistocyte count range between 3 to 10%, and values between 0.5 to 1% indicate disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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