We are all aware of how amazingly the human body functions. Everything we consume is broken into necessary nutrients and absorbed accordingly. Also, the waste generated is discarded efficiently. However, at times our body fails to function properly, and we need to diagnose and treat it.<\/p>\n
One such function is where our liver breaks down the proteins. In this process, it produces ammonia that contains nitrogen which later merges with other compounds to form urea. The onus of eliminating the urea lies with your body, but it depends on how well your kidneys are working<\/strong>.<\/p>\n BUN test <\/strong>or Blood Urea Nitrogen test<\/a> is used to evaluate kidney function<\/strong> by measuring the amount of nitrogen in your blood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The BUN test,<\/strong> along with blood creatinine test<\/strong> or blood urea test<\/strong>, is used to evaluate kidney function<\/strong>. Further, it also helps evaluate other conditions that might be damaging the body.<\/p>\n When there are signs and symptoms that something is wrong with your kidney<\/strong>, your doctor may advise for a blood urea test<\/strong> along with a blood creatinine test<\/strong> to diagnose the following conditions:<\/p>\n Though all the conditions apart from that of the kidney may not be confirmed only with BUN test<\/strong>, the doctor will attain a fair idea and advice further.<\/p>\n When you start noticing most of the symptoms mentioned below, it could mean that it is time to do a BUN test.<\/p>\n Once you perform tests used to evaluate kidney functions<\/strong>, and they do not lie within the\u00a0normal BUN range<\/strong>, it is essential to follow instructions by the doctor<\/strong> to recover.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re going to get yourself tested for BUN, you can eat and drink<\/strong> as per your usual habit. There is no need to fast before you go for the test. Inform regarding any medications that you are currently taking. Sometimes these alter with the test results; hence the doctor may advise to stop them for a certain amount of time before the test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The\u00a0blood sample collection procedure<\/strong> is a straightforward one, where only a small amount of your blood is drawn out.<\/p>\n You can either opt for a blood sample collection at home<\/strong> or visit a nearby lab.<\/p>\n After the test, you can expect the BUN test results<\/strong> usually by the end of the day.<\/p>\n The BUN normal range <\/strong>is 7 to 20 mg per deciliter.<\/p>\n In case your reports show low BUN range<\/strong>, i.e. below 7, it may be because of the following reasons-<\/p>\n BUN high range<\/strong>, i.e. above 20 mg may indicate<\/p>\nWhat is BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) test?<\/h2>\n
Why is the BUN test done?<\/h3>\n
Other conditions diagnosed by BUN test<\/h3>\n
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When should you opt for a BUN test?<\/h3>\n
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Preparation before the BUN test<\/h3>\n
What to expect during the BUN test?<\/h3>\n
Know your result<\/h3>\n
What is BUN Normal Level?<\/h3>\n
What is BUN Low Level?<\/h3>\n
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What is BUN High Level?<\/h3>\n
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