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BUN
Also known as: Urea nitrogen, Urea Formal name: Blood Urea Nitrogen Related tests: Creatinine, CMP, BMP
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To evaluate kidney function and monitor the effectiveness of dialysis and other treatments related to kidney disease or damage When to get tested?As part of a routine comprehensive or basic metabolic panel and when you are acutely or chronically ill with a condition that may cause or be exacerbated by kidney dysfunction Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm
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This article was last reviewed on June 22, 2005. |
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