Pulmonology

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.

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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

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    • Best in Northern California and No. 4 in the nation for pulmonology & lung surgery

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