Is BUN 40 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 40 mean?
Your BUN level of 40 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.
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Normal range of BUN found among men :6 - 20 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.24 |
| 5-10 years | 6.49 |
| 10-15 years | 6.75 |
| 15-20 years | 7.02 |
| 20-25 years | 7.301 |
| 25-30 years | 7.593 |
| 30-35 years | 7.897 |
| 35-40 years | 8.213 |
| 40-45 years | 8.542 |
| 45-50 years | 8.884 |
| 50-55 years | 9.239 |
| 55-60 years | 9.609 |
| 60-70 years | 9.993 |
| 70-80 years | 10.393 |
| 80-90 years | 10.809 |
| 90-100 years | 11.241 |
| >100 years | 11.691 |
*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
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.247 |
| 5-10 years | 6.504 |
| 10-15 years | 6.772 |
| 15-20 years | 7.051 |
| 20-25 years | 7.342 |
| 25-30 years | 7.644 |
| 30-35 years | 7.959 |
| 35-40 years | 8.287 |
| 40-45 years | 8.628 |
| 45-50 years | 8.983 |
| 50-55 years | 9.353 |
| 55-60 years | 9.738 |
| 60-70 years | 10.139 |
| 70-80 years | 10.557 |
| 80-90 years | 10.992 |
| 90-100 years | 11.445 |
| >100 years | 11.917 |
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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.
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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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