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Pulmonary Function Tests Lab

by Puckett,Jason — last modified Nov 11, 2011 10:54 AM

The University of Louisville Pulmonary Care & Performance Laboratory opened July 2008 and is located in the U of L Health Care Outpatient Center. This lab features state-of-the art pulmonary equipment and offers a wide variety of respiratory services.

Pulmonary Function LabIncluded are a complete range of Pulmonary Function Tests and Functional Capacity testing such as six minute walk, ambulatory oximetry testing with oxygen titration and over night oximetry studies.

Also available are nebulized breathing treatments, methacholine challenge testing, one-on-one patient education and much more.

Our Pulmonary Function and Diagnostic Laboratory follows ATS guidelines for all procedures and prides itself on its efficiency, professionalism and quality of care.

 

 

► How We Can Help Your Patients

 The Pulmonary Function and Diagnostic Lab can assist with the diagnosis and treatment of your patients. Some of the most commonly performed testing panels include:

COPD
 Interstitial Lung Disease
 Asthma
 Chronic Cough
 Dyspnea/Shortness of Breath
 Sleep Disorders Screening

  • Complete Pulmonary Function Testing

  • 6-Minute Walk Test

  • Sputum Induction & Microbiology

  • Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide

  • BODE index

  • Complete Pulmonary Function Testing

  • 6-Minute Walk Test

  • Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Stress Test

  • Complete Pulmonary Function Testing

  • Methacholine Challenge Test

  • Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide

  • Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction

  • Asthma Control Test (ACT)

  • Complete Pulmonary Function Testing

  • Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide

  • Methacholine Challenge Test

  • 24 hr. Pulse Oximetry Study

  • Complete Pulmonary Function Testing

  • Cardio Pulmonary Exercise Stress Test

  • 6-Minute Walk Test

  • Multiple Pulse Oximetry Test with Oxygen Titration

  • Overnight Oximetry Study

  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale Questionnaire

 

The laboratory also provides a full range of testing and services that include:

  • Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

  • Maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressures

  • Nebulizer Treatments

  • Asthma/COPD education

► Download HCOC PFT Order Form (.pdf)

► For more information of the U of L Pulmonary Care & Performance Laboratory, please call 502-855-7856, or by downloading our order form and faxing it to 502-813-6389.

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