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« on: March 24, 2008, 03:21:17 AM »
So being new to all this and trying to learn...

Can you all explain to me what B/C ratio of 37 means?  I know it's high but...what does it all mean?
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If it has been discussed and I missed it.. the link will be helpful...

Thanks all!..  :mysty:
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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2008, 08:20:09 AM »
Mysty, I can't help you, unfortunately, but I'd be interested in the answer.  :popcorn;
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2008, 10:06:10 AM »
Here's the explanation I found. Hope it helps.

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen), BUN:Creatinine Ratio, Urea Nitrogen, Blood

Test Overview
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in the liver  and passed out of your body in the urine.

A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys  are working. If your kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, your BUN level rises. Heart failure, dehydration, or a diet high in protein can also make your BUN level higher. Liver disease or damage can lower your BUN level. A low BUN level can occur normally in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

Blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio (BUN:creatinine)
A BUN test may be done with a blood creatinine test. The level of creatinine in your blood also tells how well your kidneys are working; a high creatinine level may mean your kidneys are not working properly. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine tests can be used together to find the BUN-to-creatinine ratio (BUN:creatinine). A BUN-to-creatinine ratio can help your doctor check for problems, such as dehydration, that may cause abnormal BUN and creatinine levels.
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2008, 06:00:57 PM »
Thank you sooo much W & W.. I truly appreciate it.. I searched but got one or the other.. not the ration.. :big hug:
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2008, 06:03:46 PM »
A good resource when you are learning about CKD  http://www.kidneyschool.org
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2008, 06:06:04 PM »
Thank you Meinuk!
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2008, 06:08:33 PM »
You are entirely welcome Mysty - -- you & Keith make a cute couple!
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2008, 06:10:45 PM »
Quote from: Meinuk on March 24, 2008, 06:08:33 PM
You are entirely welcome Mysty - -- you & Keith make a cute couple!

*blushes*.. yes.. we really do .. get along so well ...thank you for that compliment. :thx;
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