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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Urea is a waste product made when the body breaks down protein. The kidneys remove it in urine, so blood urea shows how well the kidneys are filtering.

Why is this test done?

  • Check kidney function
  • Monitor dehydration
  • Check patients with diabetes or high BP

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Swelling of feet
  • Reduced urine
  • Tiredness and nausea

Normal range

Adults 15 – 40 mg/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High urea can mean the kidneys are not filtering well or you are dehydrated.

Common reasons
  • Kidney disease
  • Dehydration
  • High-protein diet
  • Bleeding in the stomach or intestines

If your result is low

Low urea is uncommon.

Common reasons
  • Low-protein diet
  • Liver disease
  • Pregnancy

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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