This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Urea nitrogen to creatinine – also from urea in mg/dl or mmol/l
Scientific basis
Children
In infants and young children, serum creatinine is low because of the low muscle mass; the ratio therefore comes out higher on calculation. The interpretation remains a clinical one.
Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.