Kidney function test: What do elevated creatinine and BUN indicate?
Kidney function test: What do elevated creatinine and BUN indicate?QuestionRecent kidney function tests revealed that I have elevated creatinine and BUN levels. What does this mean? AnswerElevated creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are likely evidence of decreased kidney function. Creatinine and urea nitrogen are waste products that your kidneys normally remove from your blood. If your kidneys are not working properly, these substances may build up in your blood. Kidney function tests include blood tests that measure creatinine and urea nitrogen. If you have elevated creatinine and BUN, your doctor will likely recommend additional tests to further evaluate your kidney function. Tests may include:
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