Kidney Lab Values | Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine

Kidney Lab Values | Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine
In this video, we're diving into the renal lab values that you MUST know for nursing school.
The kidneys are a big deal and you will be tested on them a TON in nursing school. But it can be kind of tricky to learn how it all works.
So I'm going to give you an easy breakdown of the renal labs you absolutely MUST know, along with some critical thinking points to help you understand how it all fits together.
I'm giving you all the answers in this video! :)
HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT:
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) (1:20)
Creatinine (3:00)
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) (5:00)
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[@inspirationswithtitiolayin7780]

Your explanations helps my understanding a lot. You're a blessing!

[@catmom1322]

As a retired university nursing professor, I need to tell you how well you've presented this information.

[@johnthornton2392]

Thank you i had my right kidney removed Feb 4th 2021 an the left is giving me trouble with cancer in it your teaching is awesome thanx.

[@NursingSOS]

Hey john thornton! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

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[@muffreeves-qh6sx]

I'm not a nursing student but I enjoyed listening how this information is used. I know a lab Tech & hear about this ALL the time. Thanks for explaining this Clearly

[@NursingSOS]

@muffreeves-qh6sx, we are so happy to hear that this video helped you have a better understanding😊 Have a fantastic day!

[@sarahrivera3085]

Hi I was in nursing ADN program and I never would understand the creatinine and bun levels. You explained it so easy and I finally understood. God bless you should go into teaching

[@NursingSOS]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting us know you loved this video, sarah rivera! Your support means the world to us! :)

[@temams8817]

Another point is both Urea and Creatinine are not specific to kidney damage ;they may increase or decrease due to other factors. Thank You!

[@NursingSOS]

Tema MS, thanks so much for your feedback.

[@vdeosdiversos9226]

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[@vasanthkumar-uj2gh]

Nice explanation madam and ur explanation is very attractive like you. Thank you for helping madam

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Thank you sooooo much! God bless you.

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[@runawayrose6320]

what happens if the creatinine is normal but the GFR is low (60) ? thank you in advance . video is great.

[@NursingSOS]

Hey @runawayrose6320! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@angelajoniday3176]

thank u so much for explaining it very well!

[@NursingSOS]

We LOVE hearing this from students, Angela Jo Niday!! 😁😁 So happy to hear this video helped you better understand it! You are going to do FANTASTIC!

[@Mykenzie-Grace]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what 2+ (A) means when it comes to protein in the urine ?????

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Rachael Ann! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

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Thank you .you are bless.

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Nice man.thankyou

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[@matingiwambua8510]

Wonderful

[@NursingSOS]

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[@abou8963]

1. GFR (60+) 2. Creatinine (.6 - 1.2) 3. BUN 4. Urea Nitogen (7-20)

[@NursingSOS]

Hey A Bou! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@MariaSantos-gm7ps]

Thanks

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Maria Santos! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@minsunglao3593]

Gud pm mam my creatine is 103 my doctors sait its back level my gfr is 55 now.long time ago vis 22..can ask if my gfr is hopeufully up..and 2nd I have a frend her creatine is 10 what of th level of number of result..thankyou very much mam

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Min Sunglao! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@marijketeipe7724]

Greetings from Holland

[@NursingSOS]

Hey friend!! Thanks for being here, Marijke Teipe!

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

I'm at 55 4 my gfr. NO ONE ever told me I had CKD!

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Lea DiMento O'Brien! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@jasoncheshire6153]

Get a cystatin c test. Some terrible doctors will diagnose ckd from creatinine alone. Egfr from creatinine is not always accurate. Cystatin C is the new gold standard

[@paigeguitarplayer]

My bun was 22. In my last blood lab how can i decrease my bun? My creatnine is normal. I quit drinking and smoking as well

[@NursingSOS]

Hey paigeguitarplayer! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@paigeguitarplayer]

@@NursingSOS thanks for the information. The video was helpful though!

[@NursingSOS]

paigeguitarplayer, absolutely!

[@DrAnkitJangid]

You are very intellectual

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you so much! :) Thank you for being here, Lessons for Medical students! 😊 Have a fantastic day!

[@DrAnkitJangid]

@@NursingSOS Same to you...Carry on..God bless you

[@mohammadtarik3394]

Maam please tell me how to reduce to high creatinine level. Please help🤝

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Mohammad Tarik! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@sreejasindhu3732]

Thank u

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, sreeja sindhu! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@uvaid3914]

Mam my creatinine is 0.9 is it normal..or should worry about it

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Hey @uvaid3914! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@ratnarcisa5950]

I did a blood test and my egfr is higher than it should be for me. What does that mean? Like I've searched all the internet and didn't found anything but if I have an decrease :/

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Hey Raț Narcisa 정 세연! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@debbiemiller8320]

My creatiine serim is .56. What does that mean?

[@NursingSOS]

Oh sorry friend, I can't give medical advice. I'm just here to help nursing students rock nursing school. :)

[@childofgod2303]

Mines says >60 is this stage 2??? I'm 47 years old

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Child Of God! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@navedsaba4946]

My creatinine level 1.4 my age 27 weight 95 kg what gfr plz

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Naved Saba! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@navedsaba4946]

@@NursingSOS 😔😔

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Naved Saba! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@navedsaba4946]

@@NursingSOS ok😞

[@79dogface]

My GFR is 20 trying to stay working.

[@NursingSOS]

Our resources are created for nursing students to help them through their nursing school journey. So we cannot give out medical advice. Thanks for being here, 79dogface!

[@2alexkom]

Hi,what is your gfr now?

[@79dogface]

@@2alexkom it’s been a bumpy ride. Multiple bouts of rejection and constant med dose changes. My tacrolimus level has not hit a stable trough level. Had my labs done Monday.. creatinine is 1.65 I weigh about 165lbs that makes my GFR roughly 61.96. Now three weeks ago my creatinine was slightly over two. It’s a constant rollercoaster.

[@2alexkom]

@@79dogface how old are You ,I am 47 ,GFR 71. Dropped from 85 to 71 in 1 year,I am scared.

[@79dogface]

@@2alexkom sorry it’s rough. I am 42 years old. I was born with kidney disease. I received a kidney transplant in October 20 2020. I hope things get better for you.

[@cristina4452]

Hello.My urea is 19...is that ok,?

[@NursingSOS]

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[@cristina4452]

@@NursingSOS ok thanks

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Thanku so much mam am ganesh jaiswal from🇮🇳 INDIA

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[@sayblaze]

A low BUN-to-creatinine ratio 5.7

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Wild General! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@crocussaffie2680]

I’m so confused I was told that I have five kidney stones that I did not have in August. My only blood work that was off is A/G elevated...... and the BUN has been under range for two years.wtw

[@NursingSOS]

Hey Crocus Saffie! Our resources are to help nursing students through nursing school. We cannot give out any medical advice. We always recommend if you have any medical specific questions they are best addressed with your healthcare provider. Thank you for understanding. Hope you have a great day! 😊

[@Armed-Forever]

thanks, my gfr is 81, i’m 18, my creatine is 1.2091 and i don’t have much muscle, my doctor is shit

[@NursingSOS]

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[@Armed-Forever]

@@NursingSOS i understand i was just letting everyone know my doctor is trash lol ur info has made me realise this and that i need to change