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Blood Urea Nitrogen

The Blood Urea Nitrogen test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood. This test is done to detect any kidney disease or damage, or if you are undergoing treatment for any known kidney disease. It is often done as part of routine health checkups to det...

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The Blood Urea Nitrogen test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood. This test is done to detect any kidney disease or damage, or if you are undergoing treatment for any known kidney disease. It is often done as part of routine health check...

Understanding Blood Urea Nitrogen

Blood urea is the breakdown product of the amino acids which are present in proteins. When proteins break down, they produce nitrogen in the form of ammonia in the liver. The nitrogen combines with other chemicals in the liver to form the waste product called urea. This urea is released into the blood and carried to the kidneys where it is filtered out of the blood and flushed from the body through urine. Usually, healthy kidneys remove more than 90% of the urea the body produces, so determining blood urea levels c...

What does Blood Urea Nitrogen measure?

The Blood Urea Nitrogen test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood. This test is done to detect any kidney disease or damage, or if you are undergoing treatment for any known kidney disease. It is often done as part of routine health checkups to determine your kidney function.

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