Is BUN 42 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 42 mean?

Your BUN level of 42 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

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal BUN value
<5 years 6.252
5-10 years 6.515
10-15 years 6.789
15-20 years 7.074
20-25 years 7.371
25-30 years 7.681
30-35 years 8.004
35-40 years 8.34
40-45 years 8.69
45-50 years 9.055
50-55 years 9.435
55-60 years 9.831
60-70 years 10.244
70-80 years 10.674
80-90 years 11.122
90-100 years 11.589
>100 years 12.076

*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

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal BUN value
<5 years 6.26
5-10 years 6.531
10-15 years 6.814
15-20 years 7.109
20-25 years 7.417
25-30 years 7.738
30-35 years 8.073
35-40 years 8.422
40-45 years 8.786
45-50 years 9.166
50-55 years 9.563
55-60 years 9.977
60-70 years 10.409
70-80 years 10.859
80-90 years 11.329
90-100 years 11.819
>100 years 12.33

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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:

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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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