Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio
Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio is a clinical biomarker on the Immune panel, reported in ratio. Standard reference range: 1–3 ratio. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 1–1.7 ratio.
What is Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio?
The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a low-cost, derived biomarker of systemic inflammation and immune balance. Higher values reflect innate-immune dominance (neutrophils) over adaptive immunity (lymphocytes) and have been shown to independently predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across many populations.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (ratio) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 1–3 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 1–1.7 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio
SomaVue maps every result for Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF or enter values manually to see the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for Neutrophil : Lymphocyte Ratio and 205 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.