Comparison between optical microscopy and the Sysmex XN-3000 for schistocyte determination in patients suspected of having schistocytosis.

Sysmex XN-3000 can be used for qualitative measurement of schistocytosis, but should not be used as a quantitative tool for schistocyte counting. Improvements are needed before this analyser's schistocyte detection feature can be recommended for use in clinical practice.