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Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
Question | Answer |
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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 |