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Can dehydration effect blood test i had one and it showed kidney failure and high colesterol?
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Danger: No. The test for dehydration is called the bun. Kidney failure represents an elevation in the creatinine level. It sounds like your health is going to need major attention this year, .
Answered 3/19/2014
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