Urea
BloodBUN
A nitrogen waste from protein breakdown, cleared by the kidneys. It rises with dehydration or high-protein meals.
Also known as: Blood urea nitrogen
Unit conversion
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| 1 … | mmol/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|---|
| mmol/L | — | 6.006 |
| mg/dL | 0.1665 | — |
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LOINC code
3094-0
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