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Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratioratio
The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is a calculated value sometimes used as a general marker of inflammation.
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What Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio measures
The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is a calculated value sometimes used as a general marker of inflammation.
If your Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio is low
A lower ratio commonly reflects relatively more lymphocytes, as in viral infections.
Commonly associated with
- Viral infection
- Recovery
If your Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio is high
A higher ratio is a general marker of inflammation or stress on the body.
Commonly associated with
- Infection or inflammation
- Physical stress
- Corticosteroids
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | under 3 ratio |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is within the typical range.
Also listed as
Neut/Lymph Ratio, NLR
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.