Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: Measurement of blood urea nitrogen. Increased BUN is called uremia, it is one of the signs and symptoms in patients with azotemia secondary to acute or chronic renal failure or disease, it is also increased in congestive heart failure, catabolism, tetracyclins with diuretic use, ketoacidosis, ehydration as in DM, use of corticosteroids and bleeding from gastrointestinal tract.

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.