A BUN test may be done with a blood
creatinine test. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and
creatinine tests can be used together to find the BUN-to-creatinine ratio
(BUN:creatinine). For more information, see the medical test
Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance.
BUN
levels may be measured regularly in people who have
kidney dialysis. BUN levels are used to see how well
dialysis is working.
A
glomerular filtration rate may be done for people with
chronic kidney disease to regularly check how well the kidneys are
working.
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