Pulmonary Function Lab

A full service Pulmonary Function Laboratory for the Assessment of Lung Disease in Children & Adults

Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing provides diagnostic information about your lungs. This breathing test takes approximately 30 minutes and includes:

• Vital Capacity Testing: Measures the amount of air you can breathe in and out in one breath.
• Maximum Ventilation: A 12-second test designed to see how well your breathing muscles work.
• Lung Volumes: Measures the total size of your lungs.
• Diffusing Capacity: Measures how well the oxygen moves from your lungs to your blood stream.

Pulmonary or Metabolic Stress Testing

Pulmonary or Metabolic Stress Testing is a treadmill or bike stress test designed to study how your heart and lungs work together. The tests takes approximately 1 1/4 hours, however you are only on the treadmill or bike for anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how much you can do. A physician is always present for a Stress Test.

This test aids the physician in determining the proper exercise regimen for you. We measure your breathing by placing a mask over your mouth and nose. We also monitor your heart while you exercise.

Arterial Blood Gas

Arterial Blood Gas testing is a blood test designed to measure the acid-base balance and the oxygen and carbon dioxide content of your blood. Results are available for your doctor right away. Our lab also performs Carbon Monoxide Testing.

Pulse Oximetry

In Pulse Oximetry testing, we measure the amount of oxygen in your blood using infra-red light. It is not a blood test. We can simply and painlessly test whether your oxygen level is too low.
Upon arrival at the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Register at the Main/Outpatient entrance at Benedictine Hospital. After registering, go to the 3rd floor, Pulmonary Function Laboratory. (For your convenience, free valet parking is available at the Main entrance, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.)

For more information please call us at (845) 334-4924.