CD4/CD8 Ratio
The ratio of CD4+ to CD8+ T-cells in blood, reflecting immune system balance.
Why it matters: Abnormal ratios are associated with immune dysfunction, HIV progression, and autoimmune disorders.
What Moves It
May increase with:
HIV infection
autoimmune activation
May decrease with:
Immunosuppression
viral load reduction
Associated Conditions
HIVAutoimmune diseasesImmunodeficiency
Related Markers
cd4_countcd8_count
Common questions
What is CD4/CD8 Ratio?
The ratio of CD4+ to CD8+ T-cells in blood, reflecting immune system balance.
What might a high or low CD4/CD8 Ratio mean?
Abnormal ratios are associated with immune dysfunction, HIV progression, and autoimmune disorders.
What can affect CD4/CD8 Ratio?
It may be higher with: HIV infection, autoimmune activation. It may be lower with: Immunosuppression, viral load reduction.
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