Schistocytes
Schistocytes are fragmented red blood cells checked under the microscope to evaluate smooth passage through microvessels.
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Physiological Reference Ranges
The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.
0 – 0.5 %
0 – 0.5 %
0 – 0.5 %
What does a low result mean?
A percentage below 0.5% is the standard, reassuring finding in healthy individuals.
What does a high result mean?
A minor presence can follow endurance running on asphalt (footstrike mechanical stress) or artificial heart valves.
Questions ready for your doctor
Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:
- Does this correlate consistently with my hemoglobin and platelet counts?
- Could distance running or athletic training account for this minor trace?
- Is a follow-up peripheral blood smear suggested?
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