11 Questions
What does the BUN test measure?
Amount of urea nitrogen in blood
What are some causes of high blood urea levels?
Dehydration, heart failure, and urinary tract infection
Which of the following is a symptom of high urea content?
Loss of appetite
How can blood urea levels be reduced?
Avoiding products with creatinine and consuming alkalizing foods like carrots
What is the normal range of urea nitrogen in blood or serum?
$5$ to $20$ mg/dl
Which factor can contribute to high blood urea levels?
Diet high in protein intake
What is the purpose of adding distilled water in the test tube marked as Blank (B)?
To serve as a reference for background absorbance
Why is it important to mix and incubate the contents of the test tubes for 5 minutes at 20-25 degrees Celsius?
To ensure proper dissolution of the reagents
What role does Working Reagent (R1+R2) play in this procedure?
Aids in the biochemical reaction for BUN concentration estimation
Why is it necessary to measure light absorbance at 546nm using a calorimeter?
To quantify BUN concentration in the serum sample
What is the formula provided for calculating BUN concentration in grams per deciliter (g/dl)?
(Unknown Absorbance - Standard Absorbance) x 80
Learn about the blood urea test, which measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood and helps in assessing kidney function. Understand how higher than normal BUN levels may indicate kidney issues. Explore the causes of high blood urea levels.
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