Neutrophil-to-HDL Ratio (NHR)
Here’s what it reflects — and what to do about it.
Longetic pulls together every lab and record you’ve had, follows how Neutrophil-to-HDL Ratio (NHR) changes over time, and explains what’s shifting — so you walk into your next appointment prepared, with reminders for retests along the way.
What is Neutrophil-to-HDL Ratio (NHR)?
A calculated ratio combining an inflammatory white-blood-cell count (neutrophils) with good (HDL) cholesterol.
This is a calculated value combining two routine results: it divides your neutrophil count (from a CBC) by your HDL cholesterol (from a lipid panel). Because neutrophils promote inflammation and HDL is anti-inflammatory, a higher NHR can be associated with greater inflammation and, in research, cardiovascular and metabolic risk, a lower value can be associated with a more favorable balance. It is a general marker, not a diagnosis.
What to know about Neutrophil-to-HDL Ratio (NHR)
Understanding Neutrophil-to-HDL Ratio (NHR) means knowing what it reflects, what tends to move it, and the signs that suggest it’s worth a closer look — so you can bring the right questions to your next appointment.
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