Getting Started
Indices
Inflammation
Bone and mineral
Glucose and insulin
Lipids
Nerve and blood vessel
Oxidative stress and fibrosis
Kidney and protein
Cartilage
NGF
Nerve growth factor
Low
18.8pg·mL⁻¹Ref 20–80 pg·mL⁻¹
Z -2.08↓ Bad
The card shows an example result of 18.8 pg·mL⁻¹, which is 2.08 SD below the mean.
What it measures
Nerve growth factor supports the survival and repair of nerve cells, especially those that carry pain and touch.
Reference range
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NGF |
| Group | Nerve and blood vessel |
| Unit | pg·mL⁻¹ |
| Healthy range | 20–80 |
| Mean | 50 |
| SD | 15 |
| Direction | ↓ Bad — a lowered value is the concern. |
The mean is (low + high) / 2 and the SD is (high − low) / 4, so the healthy range covers Z from −2 to +2.
Reading the result
- High — Not the concern this panel tracks. High levels are linked to some pain conditions.
- Low — Linked to poorer nerve maintenance and repair.
Notes
- Blood levels are low and assays differ. Compare values from the same lab.
- This page is general information, not medical advice. Discuss results with a clinician.