Is BUN 79 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 79 mean?
Your BUN level of 79 is a High BUN level.
High BUN levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 6 mg/dL to 20 mg/dL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.
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Normal range of BUN found among men :6 - 20 mg/dL
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.474 |
| 5-10 years | 6.985 |
| 10-15 years | 7.537 |
| 15-20 years | 8.132 |
| 20-25 years | 8.774 |
| 25-30 years | 9.467 |
| 30-35 years | 10.215 |
| 35-40 years | 11.022 |
| 40-45 years | 11.893 |
| 45-50 years | 12.833 |
| 50-55 years | 13.847 |
| 55-60 years | 14.941 |
| 60-70 years | 16.121 |
| 70-80 years | 17.395 |
| 80-90 years | 18.769 |
| 90-100 years | 18.652 |
| >100 years | 18.536 |
*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
| Age | Ideal BUN value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 6.488 |
| 5-10 years | 7.016 |
| 10-15 years | 7.587 |
| 15-20 years | 8.204 |
| 20-25 years | 8.872 |
| 25-30 years | 9.594 |
| 30-35 years | 10.375 |
| 35-40 years | 11.219 |
| 40-45 years | 12.132 |
| 45-50 years | 13.119 |
| 50-55 years | 14.186 |
| 55-60 years | 15.34 |
| 60-70 years | 16.588 |
| 70-80 years | 17.938 |
| 80-90 years | 19.398 |
| 90-100 years | 19.269 |
| >100 years | 19.141 |
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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.
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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 targeting the measurement of BUN. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your BUN test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.
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