Block 3, Basement 1 Room K27
Tel : 6321 3559
Fax : 6326 5359
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The pulmonary function laboratory has state-of-the-art, fully computerised facilities to evaluate pulmonary function and exercise physiology. The laboratory handles all pulmonary function testings for the entire Singapore General Hospital and also takes requests from outside the hospital. It is run by 3 technicians and reports are furnished within 24 hours by respiratory physicians. Interactive education meetings are held fortnightly.
Pulmonary Function Testing
- Spirometry
- Maximum voluntary ventilation
- Flow-volume loop
- Lung volumes
- Airway resistance
- Diffusion test
- Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures
- Bronchoprovocation test
- Rest oximetry
- Overnight oximetry
- Oxygen titration at rest
- Shunt study
Exercise Physiology Evaluation
- Exercise oximetry
- Exercise oxygen titration test
- 6 minute walk
- Exercise test for Exercise Induced Asthma
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test
- Skin Prick Test for Allergies