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Abnormal Blood Creatinine and BUN Levels

Published Aug,14 2017 | By L. A. Cargill

Two laboratory blood tests that measure kidney function are creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, or BUN. Both tests are related and are associated with the complete metabolic profile, or CMP. Either test can be run on a blood sample or urine sample.

Lela A. Cargill, M.T. (ASCP), B.A., is a certified medical laboratory scientist with more than 30 years of experience. Her specialty is transfusion medicine. Her degree at Sam Houston State University includes emphasis in journalism and photography. She writes for Examiner.com, HubPages, and eHow. Also known as Austinstar, she writes articles on art, travel and the health sciences.