A BUN, or blood urea nitrogen Testing can provide powerful information about kidney function. The most important task of the kidneys is the removal of waste and useless water from the body. If you have kidney disease, these waste products have a chance to accumulate in your blood. Over time, this can lead to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, anemia, and heart disease.
The BUN test determines the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. Urea. nitrogen – This is a waste product that removes kidneys from the blood. BUN content above the recognized norm can be a symptom that the kidneys are not functioning properly.
A person starting kidney disease may not show signs; the AMK test can help detect kidney problems in the early stages when healing may be more effective.
Other names for the AMK test: urea. nitrogen test, serum BUN
Why is it used?
The AMK test is often considered part of a series of tests called an extensive metabolic panel. It helps diagnose or check kidney disease or illness.
Why is the AMK test needed?
A physician can request an AMK test as part of a simple checkup or if you have a kidney problem or are at risk. There are usually no symptoms or signs of immature kidney disease. If you have this disease, you may be at higher risk for kidney disease.
- Family members with kidney problems
- Diabetes mellitus
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
Your doctor will know the extent of your AMK if you have signs of kidney disease in the later stages of the disease, such as
- Frequent or frequent need to pee more than normal
- Itching
- Fatigue
- Swelling of the feet, legs, or ankles.
- Niggling
- Trouble
What happens during the pan test?
The physician takes blood from a vein in your arm with a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected in a tube or vial. You will feel a small burning sensation as the needle goes in and out. It usually does not take more than 5 minutes.
Do I have to do anything to prepare for the test?
Normally, no special preparation is required for the AMK test. However, if your doctor announces other blood tests, you may need to be malnourished a few hours before the test (do not eat or drink). Your doctor will tell you if there are any special notes you should follow.
Were there any risks associated with the test?
There are very few risks associated with the blood test. You may experience slight pain and bruising when the needle is inserted, but most of the symptoms are uncomplicated.
What do the results mean?
Normal amp values may vary, but as a general rule, increased blood imaging is a symptom of kidneys not functioning properly. urea nitrogen This is a symptom that your kidneys are not functioning properly. However, abnormal results do not always mean that you have a disease that needs to be cured.
Higher than normal AMK levels can be caused by dehydration (too little water in the body), burns, the use of certain medications, a diet rich in protein, or other reasons including age. the degree of AMA generally increases with age. the more you age, the higher your AMA level will be. Consult your doctor to know what your results mean.
Is there anything else I should know about the Pan test?
The AMK test is only one way to measure kidney function. If you think you may have kidney disease, other tests may be needed. These can be tests that measure
- Creatinine is considered another waste product that the kidneys remove from the body.
- CKF (glomerular filtration rate), thereby examining how well the kidneys filter blood.
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