Is BUN 21 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 21 mean?
Your BUN level of 21 is a High BUN level.
High levels of BUN in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood BUN level is between 6 mg/dL and 20 mg/dL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if BUN levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of BUN found among men : 6 - 20 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.126 |
| 5-10 years | 6.255 |
| 10-15 years | 6.386 |
| 15-20 years | 6.52 |
| 20-25 years | 6.657 |
| 25-30 years | 6.797 |
| 30-35 years | 6.94 |
| 35-40 years | 7.086 |
| 40-45 years | 7.235 |
| 45-50 years | 7.387 |
| 50-55 years | 7.542 |
| 55-60 years | 7.7 |
| 60-70 years | 7.862 |
| 70-80 years | 8.027 |
| 80-90 years | 8.196 |
| 90-100 years | 8.368 |
| >100 years | 8.544 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of BUN found among women : 6-20 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.13 |
| 5-10 years | 6.263 |
| 10-15 years | 6.398 |
| 15-20 years | 6.536 |
| 20-25 years | 6.677 |
| 25-30 years | 6.821 |
| 30-35 years | 6.969 |
| 35-40 years | 7.12 |
| 40-45 years | 7.274 |
| 45-50 years | 7.431 |
| 50-55 years | 7.592 |
| 55-60 years | 7.756 |
| 60-70 years | 7.924 |
| 70-80 years | 8.095 |
| 80-90 years | 8.27 |
| 90-100 years | 8.449 |
| >100 years | 8.632 |
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If you take a BUN blood test and the results are not in the normal range (6-20 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease BUN levels include:
- Kidney failure
- Decreased blood flow to the kidneys
- Congestive heart failure
- Dehydration
- Conditions that can block the flow of urine
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How the BUN Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants BUN test on you, you may need a BUN blood test. During the BUN blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your BUN Test report by your pathologist.
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