Dear Dr. Roach: I am a female and almost 75 years old. My vital signs are always normal, and I am active, but slightly overweight. I get quarterly blood draws, and every reading is in the normal range ...
High neutrophils and low lymphocytes can mean your body is under severe stress or fighting an infection. A neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) shows how sick you are and what treatment you may need.