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The Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Holy Name Medical Center offers a number of diagnostic procedures to assess patients' lung status. The lab is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is overseen by a certified respiratory care practitioner/pulmonary function technologist. Diagnostic procedures performed include arterial blood gas puncture and analysis; cooximetry analysis; oximetry readings at rest, continuous, and during exercise; complete and screening pulmonary function testing; apnea studies; Methacholine challenge tests; and cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lung testing is provided for contracted companies.
Patients must be referred by their physicians for appointments at the Pulmonary Function Lab, and every test requires a prescription. For more information about respiratory care services at Holy Name Medical Center, call 201-541-5938.
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Pulmonary Function
