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UREA NITROGEN, RANDOM URINE
Test CodeRUUN
CPT Codes
84540
Transport Container
URINE, RANDOM/SPOT COLLECTION
Methodology
Siemens Advia 1800
Clinical Significance
The BUN test is primarily used, along with the creatinine test, to evaluate kidney function in a wide range of circumstances, to help diagnose kidney disease, and to monitor patients with acute or chronic kidney dysfunction or failure. It also may be used to evaluate a persons general health status when ordered as part of a basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).