2007-01-20 19:21:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Evaluates your kidney function.
2007-01-20 23:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
BUN is usually blood urea nitrogen, which comes primarily from the breakdown of proteins. A certain amount is normal, but elevation may indicate a serious medical problem. Because urea is 'cleared' by the kidney at a fairly even rate, BUN is often though of as an indicator of kidney function; however this is not always the case. Red blood cell destruction, for example, can cause a rise in BUN even if the kidneys are fine. Any changes need to be interpreted in conjunction with other lab findings and the larger clinical picture.
2007-01-21 03:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is part of a renal function panel of tests in order to determine how your renal system is functioning.
They are standard with most other lab tests. If you are looking at you lab results, there should also be a CMP, BMP, and Creatinine done. Based on all the results combined is how the doctor determines what shape your liver or kidneys are in.
If your BUN levels are elevated you may have kidney damage, disease, or failure.
Now, keep in mind if you have ever had a kidney infection or a kidney stone, that can cause the BUN level to be slighty high. If you are pregnant...it will fluctuate between being high and low at times. Low BUN levels are seen more often in people who are dehydrated or malnourished (ex. anorexics).
Elevated BUN levels can also indicate a condition that can cause heart problems, so if you notice that in your lab tests that your BUN level is high...don't hesitate to talk to your dr about it, and bring up your family history if heart problems are common in your family.
Your BUN levels should not be higher than 20 mg/dl (7.1mgol/l) and no lower than 6 mg/dl (2.1mgol/l).
2007-01-21 03:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
blood urea nitrogen- it is a factor in blood that doctor's use to help determine how well your kidneys are functioning. The higher the value, the more dehydrated your are.
2007-01-21 03:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by black7_revolution 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In a blood test, B.U.N. stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen.
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2007-01-21 03:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by Maewest 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
in a blood test is an indication of your kidney function by looking at your sodium, potassium, magnessium, urea and creatinine
2007-01-21 03:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by mandy 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
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2007-01-21 03:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by Raqui 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-21 03:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by SUPERMAN 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋