Pulmonary Function Lab

Alberta Health Services - North Zone

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Description
Provides breathing tests for both inpatients and outpatients who have respiratory conditions.

This program provides non-invasive breathing tests to show how well the lungs are working. The test measures lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange.

  • Simple Spirometry - pre and post bronchodilator (bronchodilator is a medicine that make it easier to breathe)
  • Complete Pulmonary Function Test- Adult
  • Complete Pulmonary Function Test - Pediatric (greater than 6 years old)
  • Diffusion Capacity (measure of how well oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between the lungs and the blood)
  • Minimum Inspiratory Pressure / Maximum Expiratory Pressure Measurements
  • Exercise Induced Bronchospasm (when the airways in your lungs narrow when you exercise)
  • 6 Minute Walk Test
  • Arterial Blood Gas Testing
  • Exertional Oximetry Desaturation Walk Test (measures the levels of oxygen in the blood)

Key Provider: respiratory therapists (RTs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,
Telephone
825-412-4235
Fax
825-412-4961
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services - Please bring a family member to interpret if required and available or arrange with the sheduling department well in advance that an interpreter service is required the day of appointment. 
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Elevators, designated disabled parking, and washrooms.
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 10, 2024
Address
11205 110 Street
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B1

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24 / 7 emergency department. The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Tue
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Wed
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Thu
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Fri
07:00 AM to 03:00 PM

As of December 4, 2021 at 6:00 AM, this service has been moved to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at 11205-110 Street.

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