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This document provides information on pulmonary function testing to measure the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO). It discusses the test procedure, standards, and factors that can affect results such as hemoglobin levels, carboxyhemoglobin, and barometric pressure. Quality criteria are outlined for determining test acceptability and repeatability based on guidelines from the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society.
- Author
- Rund
- Language
- EN