Is BUN 20 normal, high or low? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 20 mean?

Your BUN level of 20 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 6.12
5-10 years 6.242
10-15 years 6.367
15-20 years 6.494
20-25 years 6.624
25-30 years 6.756
30-35 years 6.891
35-40 years 7.029
40-45 years 7.17
45-50 years 7.313
50-55 years 7.459
55-60 years 7.608
60-70 years 7.76
70-80 years 7.915
80-90 years 8.073
90-100 years 8.234
>100 years 8.399

*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 6.124
5-10 years 6.25
10-15 years 6.379
15-20 years 6.51
20-25 years 6.644
25-30 years 6.781
30-35 years 6.921
35-40 years 7.064
40-45 years 7.21
45-50 years 7.359
50-55 years 7.511
55-60 years 7.666
60-70 years 7.824
70-80 years 7.985
80-90 years 8.149
90-100 years 8.317
>100 years 8.488

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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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