0
Blood Urea Nitrogen.
It is a chemical byproduct produced by the body during protein catabolism (break down of protein). It is normally higher in men.
It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and is, therefore, used to evaluate kidney function. A high BUN can indicate impaired kidney function.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoBlood Urea Nitrogen
The BUN test is primarily used, along with the http://wiki.answers.com/../creatinine/glance.html, to evaluate kidney function in a wide range of circumstances, to help diagnose http://wiki.answers.com/../../conditions/kidney.html, and to monitor patients with acute or chronic kidney dysfunction or failure. It also may be used to evaluate a person's general health status when ordered as part of a http://wiki.answers.com/../bmp/glance.htmlor http://wiki.answers.com/../cmp/glance.html.
HTH
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoBUN=blood urea nitrogen
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a chem 13 panel?
This is a lab test (from a blood draw) that checks electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, blood glucose, and liver enzymes.
What does the acronym BUN mean?
Blood urea nitrogen, among many other things.
What is BUN in blood work?
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Is high bun in blood acidic or alkaline?
Is high bun in blood in dog cause acidic condition in body or kudneys
What does bun mean on lab report?
it is the blood urea nitrogen. Elevated in dehydration, kidney problems and others things.
What does the medical abbreviation BUN mean?
Blood Urea NitrogenBlood Urea Nitrogen, a high level usually means impaired kidney function.it is the blood urea nitrogen. Elevated in dehydration, kidney problems and others things.BUN = Blood Urea NitrogenA blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in the liver and passed out of your body in the urine.A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys are working. If your kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, your BUN level rises. Heart failure, dehydration or a diet high in protein can also make your BUN level higher. Liver disease or damage can lower your BUN level. A low BUN level can occur normally in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
What is the abbreviation for Blood Urea Nitrogen?
BUN
What is the bun test used to measure?
The BUN test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. A BUN (blood urea nitrogen) test is done to see how well your kidneys are working.
What if a BUN blood level is 78?
My son has end stage renal failure and his bun level is 78
What does BUN on a blood test mesn?
This is the kidney function test called BUN (blood urea nitrogen). This test is critical in diagnosing kidney problems in patients.
What does Lipid panel mean in medical terms?
A lipid panel is a fasting blood test in which the lab measures blood fat, cholesterol, and the levels of good and bad cholesterol.
What is 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.
