Lab Values

How to Lower Your BUN Levels

Written by: Krystie Linares, MD

Edited By : Franco Cuevas, MD

Reviewed By : Baran Erdik, MD, MHPA

How to Lower Your BUN Levels?

Introduction to BUN Levels BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea is a waste compound that results from the metabolism (breakdown) of ingested proteins from…

What is the MELD Score

What is the MELD Score?

NCLEX Lab Values

NCLEX Lab Values

Respiratory Alkalosis Lab Values

Respiratory Alkalosis Lab Values

Magnesium Lab Values

Magnesium Lab Values | Uses, Normal Levels

Respiratory Acidosis Lab Values

Respiratory Acidosis Lab Values

Calcium Lab Values

Calcium Lab Values | Understanding the Results

Potassium Lab Values

Potassium Lab Values

Metabolic Acidosis Lab Values

Metabolic Acidosis Lab Values

Lab Values Nursing

Updated by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Updated by: Tim Bevelacqua, MN, RN

42 Essential Lab Values for Nurses to Memorize

Lab Values (Nursing) – Overview After completing the nursing course, you must pass the NCLEX, i.e., the National Council Licensure Examination, which is mandatory for…

BUN Lab Value

Written by: Shubham Grover

Updated by: Franco Cuevas, MD

BUN Lab Values | Definition | Performance

BUN Lab Value – Overview The kidney, liver, heart, and all the other organs have special roles in our body. To determine the functionality of…

Creatinine Lab Values

Written by: Shubham Grover

Updated by: Andleeb Asghar, PharmD

What are the Creatinine Lab Values?

Creatinine Lab Values – Overview A creatinine test is a blood test to check the functionality of the kidneys. A healthcare provider prescribes this test…

Normal Lab Values

Written by: Shubham Grover

Updated by: Franco Cuevas, MD

What are the Normal Lab Values

Blood tests are important to check a person’s health. Different types of laboratory tests are conducted to check the overall health status. Lab assistants would…

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