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A member asked:
What is bun/creat ratio my hospital range 12.0-20.0 mines was 10.5 so is something wrong with me?
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Probably not: A 10:1 ratio is "normal", but there are a LOT of variable with this one. Simply being dehydrated is the most common cause of increased ratios, but age, muscle mass, overall health, medications and gender all play parts. I often caution both patients and students/residents to treat the patient, not the labs. If you're otherwise healthy and take care of yourself, don't get too worked by numbers.
Answered 1/17/2016
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