Is BUN 61 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 61 mean?

Your BUN level of 61 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	6.366
5-10 years	6.754
10-15 years	7.166
15-20 years	7.603
20-25 years	8.067
25-30 years	8.559
30-35 years	9.081
35-40 years	9.635
40-45 years	10.223
45-50 years	10.847
50-55 years	11.509
55-60 years	12.211
60-70 years	12.956
70-80 years	13.746
80-90 years	14.585
90-100 years	15.475
>100 years	16.419

*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	6.377
5-10 years	6.778
10-15 years	7.204
15-20 years	7.657
20-25 years	8.138
25-30 years	8.649
30-35 years	9.192
35-40 years	9.77
40-45 years	10.384
45-50 years	11.036
50-55 years	11.729
55-60 years	12.466
60-70 years	13.249
70-80 years	14.081
80-90 years	14.966
90-100 years	15.906
>100 years	16.905

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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