Kidney
Urea / BUN
Also known as: BUN, Blood Urea Nitrogen
What it means
Another kidney-filtered waste product. Can rise with dehydration, kidney issues, or high-protein diets.
Typical normal range
15–40 mg/dL
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, sex, and pregnancy. Always check the range on your own report.
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