Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Parnassus
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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Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in Northern California for pulmonology and lung surgery
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Ranked No. 8 in the nation for pulmonology and lung surgery
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International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
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Zion.
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- Your insurance card and authorization, if required
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