BUN: At a Glance

BUN

Also known as: Urea nitrogen, Urea
Formal name: Blood Urea Nitrogen
Related tests: Creatinine, Creatinine Clearance, eGFR, CMP, BMP, Urinalysis, Microalbumin

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To evaluate kidney function or monitor the effectiveness of dialysis and other treatments related to kidney disease or damage When to get tested? As part of a routine comprehensive or basic metabolic panel or when you are acutely or chronically ill with a condition that may cause or be worsened by kidney dysfunction Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm Next >>

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