Is BUN 38 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 38 mean?

Your BUN level of 38 is a High BUN level.

High BUN levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 6 mg/dL to 20 mg/dL are considered normal. However, if your levels fall outside this range, it is important to seek medical advice. Consulting a doctor for abnormal creatinine levels is recommended.

Normal range of BUN found among men :6 - 20 mg/dL

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal BUN value
<5 years	6.228
5-10 years	6.465
10-15 years	6.711
15-20 years	6.966
20-25 years	7.231
25-30 years	7.506
30-35 years	7.791
35-40 years	8.087
40-45 years	8.394
45-50 years	8.713
50-55 years	9.044
55-60 years	9.388
60-70 years	9.745
70-80 years	10.115
80-90 years	10.499
90-100 years	10.898
>100 years	11.312

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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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Normal range of BUN found among women :6-20 mg/dL

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal BUN value
<5 years	6.235
5-10 years	6.479
10-15 years	6.733
15-20 years	6.997
20-25 years	7.271
25-30 years	7.556
30-35 years	7.852
35-40 years	8.159
40-45 years	8.478
45-50 years	8.81
50-55 years	9.155
55-60 years	9.513
60-70 years	9.885
70-80 years	10.272
80-90 years	10.674
90-100 years	11.092
>100 years	11.526

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.

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How the BUN Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a BUN test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically to measure BUN levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your BUN test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.

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