The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the level of urea nitrogen in a sample of the patient's blood.
What is the difference between urea and BUN
Urea. It is measured by the level of BUN (blood urea nitrogen).
Blood Urea Nitrogen
BUN
The BUN test stands for blood urea nitrogen test. It is used to measure the urea and nitrogen levels in your blood in order to detect issues with the kidneys or liver.
how well the kidneys are working.
the liver filters the nitrogen out if your blood
the liver filters the nitrogen out if your blood
Blood urea nitrogen.
Too much or too little urea nitrogen in the blood could signify kidney problems.
BUN, why is the cumbersome term, why not just serum urea level.