{"product_id":"blood-urea-nitrogen-bun-serum","title":"Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k0kppi\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eBlood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"802xib\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eBlood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eThe Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum test measures the amount of urea nitrogen present in the blood. Urea is a waste product formed in the liver when the body breaks down proteins, and it is removed from the body through the kidneys. This test is commonly used to evaluate kidney function, hydration status, and overall metabolic health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"so7jdh\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eWhy is this test done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe BUN test is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14xs07q\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eAssess kidney function and monitor kidney diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dtbsit\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eEvaluate dehydration or fluid imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o7hgyh\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eMonitor liver function and protein metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1l9po\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eCheck the effectiveness of dialysis treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e84gva\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eInvestigate symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, nausea, or reduced urine output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s9d5gq\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eNormal Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wx9y0c\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e7 – 20 mg\/dL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e(Normal values may vary slightly depending on laboratory standards.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fgkvn0\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eIncreased BUN Levels May Indicate:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cynax\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eKidney dysfunction or kidney failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkl03\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eDehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12a7db5\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eHigh protein diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5u9fqa\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eHeart failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68vof9\" data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eGastrointestinal bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iv7tmy\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eDecreased BUN Levels May Indicate:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qozaxe\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eSevere liver disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1blv1sw\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eMalnutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d72p30\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eOverhydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i6pcl7\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eLow protein intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8h3v4\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8z2yt\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasting may be advised in some cases, as directed by the physician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sm13zx\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eReporting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gfmtvv\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eUsually within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e1 day\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1442\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1442\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eEarly evaluation of BUN levels helps in detecting kidney-related conditions and maintaining overall health.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007209336967,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/f3c70ec2-d592-441f-9445-2ce0553dadf5.png?v=1778566637","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/blood-urea-nitrogen-bun-serum","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}