Blood Urea Nitrogen
It's a blood test that measures the accumulation of waste products produced by the body's protein breakdown, which accumulate in the blood as a result of the kidneys' processing of these waste products. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is formed by the conversion of ammonia produced by the liver into urea produced by the kidneys. The blood urea nitrogen test is used to assess kidney function, monitor electrolyte balance, and determine kidney function. However, the BUN test alone cannot be used for diagnosis. […]
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