{"product_id":"bun","title":"BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) test measures a waste product from protein metabolism that is filtered by the kidneys — a key indicator of kidney function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures the amount of nitrogen in the blood from urea, a breakdown product of protein. Elevated BUN levels indicate reduced kidney filtering capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBUN is an early and sensitive indicator of kidney dysfunction. Combined with creatinine, it helps distinguish between kidney disease, dehydration, and high protein intake as causes of elevated values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePatients with hypertension, diabetes, or a family history of kidney disease. Also monitored in patients on high-protein diets, taking nephrotoxic medications, or with symptoms of kidney disease (swelling, fatigue, reduced urine output).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733464744,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/bun","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}