Question 1

i routinely have high urea nitrogen and bun/creatinine ratio blood test results. this combined with frequent peeing at night and puffy hands/face in the morning and occasionally during the day make me wonder if i have a kidney problem. ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe yes...: ...but the answer depends on the numbers. Certainly these symptoms could go along with significantly abnormal kidney function, but it's the actual BUN and creatinine numbers that tell the story. Ask another question that includes those lab test results, as well as calculated creatinine clearance, if that was reported with the creatinine result. Or just ask your doctor.

Question 2

recently got copies of my blood test results throughout years and i have low creatinine in every one of them. why it would be lower than normal? also got high serum urea level on the recent test?

Accepted Answer

: A low creatinine level is of no significance.  A high urea level relative to the creatinine level is usually indicative of dehydration.

Question 3

need advice and knowledge on these blood tests readings. 1.1 creatinine. gfr 88. upon research, those are concerning for decline in kidney function. how serious do you take these blood test results when overall healthy?

Accepted Answer

Context: Is critical as well as dynamics. Isolated values cannot be interpreted in a meaningful way otherwise. The values you mention would not be acted upon unless clear indication clinical or non clinical of a trend. Your PCP has the best 360 view of your situation and should be involved in the conversation.

Question 4

i am 73 years old. my recent blood test results indicate bun of 29 and creatinine of .87. a bun/creatinine ratio of 33. i had not had anything to drink for around 13-14 hours before the test. is there a concern here with the high bun and ratio?

Accepted Answer

: Your creatinine is in a good range (but always send normal values for you lab as the can differ between labs).  Unless your body weight if very low.  You need to have your Dr give you your eGFR as better measure of kidney function.  Dehydration can increase the ratio sometimes. Discuss with your team.

Question 5

i recently had a urine and blood test. results show egfr @ 53, creatinine @ 1.35 and protein urine @ 123.7. does this mean renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure?: You do not have renal failure. What you have is chronic kidney disease. To find what what your actual GFR is, you need to have a 24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein, as well as another lab test to get the creatinine at the time of your urine collection. You will also need a renal ultrasound. See a nephrologist for the best treatment of your chronic kidney disease and proteinuria.

Question 6

what is the meaning of the following blood test results   creatinine from 1.67 down to 0.83. ast(sgot) 50, bun creat ratio 22.00, est gfr less than 60?

Accepted Answer

Kidney and Liver T: Egfr (normal >60), creatinine, bun/cr ratio are all lab values to suggest how the kidney function is, ast is an enzyme secreted by the liver, if its elevated there is something wrong with the liver (it varies from mild to severe). Check with your doctor or mentor about the normal values and the abnormal ones.

Question 7

i just got my blood test results back after having weakness, crazy fatigue and chest pain since covid in july. had a ct done of lungs and brain was normal, my blood tests are all normal except my co2 was 21 and my creatinine was .58. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

: No need to worry. All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your results are not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

Question 8

please review my blood test results ?

Accepted Answer

Prime Consult!: You cannot upload your lab results on this forum. Please consider a Prime Consult or a Second Opinion Consult and you can do so there.  It is not free, though, but the cost of a Prime Consult is cheaper than an Urgent Care visit, at least in the U. S.The doctor who does this can also review your symptoms, to put the lab results in perspective.  Contact support@healthtap.com for help doing this.

Question 9

can you advise me understand these blood test results?

Accepted Answer

May be: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, if you provide the results, it may be feasible to render an opinion.

Question 10

blood test results showing low mchc?

Accepted Answer

Low iron: If the MCHC level is below 28%, this is considered too low. The MCHC level can be too low because of blood loss over time, or too little iron in the body.

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I routinely have high urea nitrogen and bun/creatinine ratio blood test results. this combined with frequent peeing at night and puffy hands/face in the morning and occasionally during the day make me wonder if i have a kidney problem. ?

A member asked:

Recently got copies of my blood test results throughout years and i have low creatinine in every one of them. why it would be lower than normal? also got high serum urea level on the recent test?

A member asked:

Need advice and knowledge on these blood tests readings. 1.1 creatinine. gfr 88. upon research, those are concerning for decline in kidney function. how serious do you take these blood test results when overall healthy?

A member asked:

I am 73 years old. my recent blood test results indicate bun of 29 and creatinine of .87. a bun/creatinine ratio of 33. i had not had anything to drink for around 13-14 hours before the test. is there a concern here with the high bun and ratio?

A member asked:

I recently had a urine and blood test. results show egfr @ 53, creatinine @ 1.35 and protein urine @ 123.7. does this mean renal failure?

A member asked:

What is the meaning of the following blood test results creatinine from 1.67 down to 0.83. ast(sgot) 50, bun creat ratio 22.00, est gfr less than 60?

A member asked:

I just got my blood test results back after having weakness, crazy fatigue and chest pain since covid in july. had a ct done of lungs and brain was normal, my blood tests are all normal except my co2 was 21 and my creatinine was .58. should i worry?

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Please review my blood test results ?

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Can you advise me understand these blood test results?

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Blood test results showing low mchc?

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