BUN – Blood Urea Nitrogen

🔍 Overview

The Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen present in the blood in the form of urea. It is an important indicator of kidney function and helps evaluate how effectively the kidneys are removing waste products from the blood.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Assess kidney health and function

• Detect kidney disease or dysfunction

• Monitor dehydration or excess protein metabolism

• Evaluate effectiveness of kidney-related treatments

✔ Commonly ordered with Creatinine and KFT
✔ Useful in routine and emergency care

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required