<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and what information is currently available about it?  <response>: <reason> The diagnosis of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia is made by carrying out blood tests and visualizing schistocytes on peripheral blood smear. The blood tests show:Anemia Elevated lactate dehydrogenase Raised bilirubin Thrombocytopenia Deranged liver and renal function tests 