Is BUN 16 normal, high or low? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 16 mean?

Your BUN level of 16 is a Normal 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 6.096
5-10 years 6.194
10-15 years 6.293
15-20 years 6.394
20-25 years 6.496
25-30 years 6.6
30-35 years 6.706
35-40 years 6.813
40-45 years 6.922
45-50 years 7.033
50-55 years 7.146
55-60 years 7.26
60-70 years 7.376
70-80 years 7.494
80-90 years 7.614
90-100 years 7.736
>100 years 7.86

*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 6.099
5-10 years 6.2
10-15 years 6.302
15-20 years 6.406
20-25 years 6.512
25-30 years 6.619
30-35 years 6.728
35-40 years 6.839
40-45 years 6.952
45-50 years 7.067
50-55 years 7.183
55-60 years 7.301
60-70 years 7.421
70-80 years 7.543
80-90 years 7.667
90-100 years 7.793
>100 years 7.921

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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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