Spirometry
Measures how much and how fast you can breathe out — the test for asthma and COPD.
Also known as: lung function test, PFT, pulmonary function, breathing test
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This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- In-clinic study
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About this test
Spirometry distinguishes obstruction, where air is trapped, from restriction, where the lungs cannot fully expand. Repeating it after a bronchodilator shows whether the obstruction reverses, which is what separates asthma from COPD and is required to diagnose either properly.
What it measures
- FEV1, FVC and the FEV1/FVC ratio
- Peak expiratory flow
- Reversibility after bronchodilator
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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