Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Parnassus

(415) 476-2995

The UCSF Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Parnassus provides comprehensive testing for patients with known or suspected lung disease. In addition to standard lung function tests, we offer a number of more sophisticated, specialized tests.

Some of the tests available include:

Altitude simulation testing
Arterial blood gas
Bronchoscopy
Exercise-induced asthma protocol
Exercise study with arterial blood gases
Methacholine challenge
Oxygen prescription test
Pulmonary function screen
Six-minute walk test
Spirometry
Home spirometry monitoring
Pre- and postoperative evaluation for lung transplant recipients
Preoperative evaluation for lung volume reduction surgery

Doctor referral required

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Best hospital in Northern California
Best in Northern California for pulmonology and lung surgery
Ranked No. 8 in the nation for pulmonology and lung surgery

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