BUN-to-creatinine Ratio Overview

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How can the BUN/creatinine ratio give a value for dehydration?
It seems odd that something like dehydration can have a number placed on it?

BUN and creatinine are filtered by the kidneys. So when your body is in dehydration you won't be excreting fluid because your body will be telling the kidneys to hold...

Asked by D Merky - 3 months ago

What is BUN- Creatinine ratio 1:10 and what does it express?
Thank you very much for your help.

BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Creatinine is a protein that is excreted by the kidney and is used as a measure of renal function. Both are used...

Asked by nygirl - 17 months ago


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