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Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the diagnostic significance of a blood urea nitrogen test? | Kidney and Liver function |
| What is the specimen taken in a Blood Urea Nitrogen test? | Blood |
| What are the normal levels of Blood Urea Nitrogen in adults? | 8-24 mg/dL |
| What does BUN stand for? | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| What could a high level of Blood Urea Nitrogen indicate? | Kidney problems, shock, GI bleeding |
| What could a low level of Blood Urea Nitrogen indicate? | Liver problems, malnutrition, poor diet |