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Understanding the Bun/Creatinine Ratio: What It Is and What It Tells You

How is the BUN/Creatinine Ratio Calculated? The BUN/Creatinine ratio is a laboratory test that measures the level of two substances in the blood: blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Both BUN and creatinine are waste products that are filtered by the kidneys and eliminated through urine. To calculate the BUN/Creatinine ratio, the BUN and creatinine levels are measured in a…