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What is a BUN test?
BUN or Blood Urea Nitrogen is a blood test
that evaluates kidney function by measuring
the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood.
Click the following links to learn more
about BUN:
BUN Overview
This link has a great overview of what
a BUN test measures. You can access more
information on the BUN test by clicking
the Next>>
link at the bottom of the page.
BUN Test Overview
This link offers a complete look at the
BUN tests, including why the test is performed
and how it is done.
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What does it mean to have an abnormal BUN?
Click here for information on normal BUN levels and what abnormal levels may indicate.
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Possible causes
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Leptospirosis
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