What is a pulmonary function test?

The effectiveness of the lungs is determined by a pulmonary function test. The test evaluates lung volume, capacity, gas exchange, and rate of flow, as well as other lung-related characteristics. Your doctor may be able to identify and treat some lung diseases based on the results.

How are pulmonary function tests performed?

Pulmonary function tests can be performed in two ways, depending on the information your doctor needs. In some cases, your doctor may request both tests since they measure different things. To evaluate your breathing, your doctor may use a spirometer (a device with a mouthpiece) or have you stand inside an air-tight box that resembles a telephone booth.

What does a pulmonary function test measure?

A pulmonary function test evaluates several elements of lung health. Here are a few examples:The volume of the lungs when they are entirely full of air is known as total lung capacity.The amount of air you can forcefully expel once your lungs have been completely filled is known as forced vital capacity.After you've expelled as much as you can, the amount of air left in your lungs.Functional residual capacity is the quantity of air left in your lungs after you typically exhale.

Page 12 - Pulmonary Function Test in San Leandro: Find and book nearby PFT testing today

0 instant-book locations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Open until 6:30 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301795 El Camino Real

Lab testing

Pulmonary Function Test near me in San Leandro, CA

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Stanford Health Care Blood Draw at Blake Wilbur Building

Stanford Health Care Blood Draw at Blake Wilbur Building

Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care

Next Interactions

Next Interactions

Lapis Light Natural Health

Lapis Light Natural Health

Bear Testing Laboratory

Bear Testing Laboratory

Wellnessmart, MD

Wellnessmart, MD

Earth Systems

Earth Systems

Biogenex Laboratories

Biogenex Laboratories

Disa, Inc

Disa, Inc

DR Testing 02A

DR Testing 02A

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Movement Health Science

Movement Health Science

Kaiser Permanente, Laboratory

Kaiser Permanente

California DNA Testing

California DNA Testing

OpenMedicine Institute Draw Station, Mill Valley

OpenMedicine Institute Draw Station

DNA Paternity Testing of California

DNA Paternity Testing of California

CLEAR Center of Health

CLEAR Center of Health

Radiology Outpatient Imaging Services, Willow Pavilion

Radiology Outpatient Imaging Services

Bloodline Lab

Bloodline Lab

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Pulmonary Function Test near me
in San Leandro, CA