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Is bun creatine ratio 20 and co2 level 29 a cause for concern? my lab says these are elevated but they're right on the border

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Likely normal: Most likely normal. The real answer is related to the reason for why you had them checked. If for a well visit, employment, etc the answer is as above. If for symptoms, looking for a cause, then these results might still help in understanding your condition.

Answered 5/19/2014

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