sCD14 across conditions

sCD14 appears in 3 entries of the OSMF biomarker atlas, covering Gulf War Illness, Long COVID, ME/CFS. Across those entries it is elevated in 3. Because the same marker shifts in several unrelated conditions, it is best understood as a signal of shared biology such as inflammation, vascular or metabolic stress rather than as a condition-specific test. Each row below links to a page with the comparison group, associated symptoms, test details and primary citation.

Gulf War IllnessLong COVIDME/CFS

Where sCD14 is reported

Also listed as: Monocyte activation; Monocyte activation marker; Monocyte activation — LC overlap; Soluble CD14 (sCD14)

ConditionDirectionCompared againstAssociated symptomsSource
Gulf War Illness↑ elevatedhealthy Gulf War veteran controlsInnate immune activationGean et al. 2021
Long COVID↑ elevatedhealthy controls, recovered individuals without persistent symptomsInnate immune activationSaito et al. 2024
ME/CFS↑ elevatedhealthy controlsInnate immune activationSaito et al. 2024

Frequently asked questions

In which conditions is sCD14 altered?

In the OSMF atlas sCD14 is reported in Gulf War Illness, Long COVID, ME/CFS. It is elevated in 3 across 3 entries.

Does sCD14 point to one specific diagnosis?

No. Because sCD14 changes in several conditions (Gulf War Illness, Long COVID, ME/CFS), an abnormal result cannot identify which condition, if any, is present. It must be interpreted with symptoms, history and other tests.

What is the LOINC code for sCD14?

Entries in this atlas use LOINC 30180-5. LOINC codes identify the laboratory observation so results can be compared across systems.

Is one abnormal sCD14 result diagnostic?

No single biomarker result is diagnostic of any of these conditions. Findings reflect group averages from published cohorts with substantial overlap between patients and controls.

Cite this page

Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). sCD14 across conditions: biomarker evidence. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/markers/scd14.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29 · Browse: Biomarker Index · All marker pages · Biomarker Atlas

Disclaimer: Educational synthesis of peer-reviewed research; not medical advice. Findings are group-level and vary with study design. Discuss any result with a qualified clinician.