Classify and choose the bounded action

For the guided case, release the measured result separately from interpretation: ‘Schistocytes 14/1,000 RBCs (1.4%) by microscopic count.’ The visible helmet, triangular, and keratocyte forms meet the stated criteria; low platelets are correlated evidence, not an etiologic diagnosis.

If analyzer and microscopy disagree, inspect flag, histogram when available, specimen and smear quality, then repeat preparation, rerun, recollect, or obtain qualified review according to the observed failure mode. If fragmentation is not supported after this review, suppress the morphology comment as unresolved rather than forcing a label. If bite or blister forms are supported, branch to authorized oxidative-injury review.

More than 1% is suspicious only in the stated adult or full-term context when schistocytes predominate; timely review follows written criteria. Do not convert that threshold into a diagnosis.