What is BUN ?
The BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) test measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, a waste product produced when the body breaks down proteins. Urea is excreted by the kidneys, so elevated BUN levels can indicate kidney dysfunction or dehydration. Clinicians may order a BUN test to: Assess kidney function, as high BUN levels may indicate kidney disease, kidney failure, or other conditions that impair kidney function. Evaluate hydration status, as elevated BUN can suggest dehydration, which concentrates the waste products in the blood. Monitor patients with conditions affecting the kidneys, such as diabetes or hypertension, to track the progression of kidney disease or the effectiveness of treatment.
BUN Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal BUN report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. BUN test is generally reported in “mg/dl”
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BUN Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal BUN range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common BUN ranges are:
For any gender, 0 to 100 year of age: 7.9 - 20
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
BUN Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for BUN
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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