The pulmonary function service offers a range of respiratory tests for inpatients and outpatients from many disciplines, and direct GP referrals.
The department provides a range of investigations which:

• identify and characterise pattern of disease
• assess severity of disease
• monitor progress of disease
• assess effect of treatment
• provide information as part of a pre-op assessment
• offer outine tests (direct referral)
• test airway function (spirometry (+/- bronchodilator response))
• diagnose diffusing capacity
• assess transfer of oxygen across the lung

Referral Process

The lab is open Mon – Fri from 07.30 – 17.00. Inpatient service is provided on a daily basis. Outpatients are seen by appointment.

This service is also accessed by referral from consultants within the hospital.

Contact Details

Appointments
Tel : (01) 263 8884
Fax: (01) 263 8199

General enquiries:
Tel: (01) 263 8877
Email: pft@svph.ie