Method/Kit:
BUN Liquid Reagent (Stanbio Laboratory: SB-0580-250)

Supplier Stanbio Laboratory
Measurement Type Absorbance
Description Features of Stanbio Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test:
Diacetylmonoxime Methodology
Ready-to-use liquid reagents
Linear to 80 mg/dL
Read @ 520 nm
Standard included


Target/Analytes with this Method/Kit
Target/Analyte Short Name Description
Blood Urea Nitrogen BUN The nitrogen component of urea, B.U.N. is the end product of protein metabolism and its concentration is influenced by the rate of excretion. Increases can be caused by excessive protein intake, kidney damage, certain drugs, low fluid intake, intestinal bleeding, exercise or heart failure. Decreased levels may be dur to a poor diet, malabsorption, liver damage or low nitrogen intake. Normal Adult Range: 7 - 25 mg/dl Optimal Adult Reading: 16
Urea production Urea production Urea is primarily produced in the liver and secreted by the kidneys. Urea is the major end product of protein catabolism in animals. It is the primary vehicle for removal of toxic ammonia from the body. Urea determination is very useful for the medical clinician to assess kidney function of patients

Studies Utilizing this Method/Kit
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