The department has a comprehensive paediatric respiratory function laboratory and is able to perform clinical tests on children over the age of 5 years.

The clinical services offered include:

• Spirometry with Bronchodilator Response
• Lung Volumes (Body Plethysmography)
• Lung Diffusion (DLCO)
• Exercise Challenge (Bronchial Provocation)
• Exercise Oximetry
• Cardiopulmonary Exercise (Aerobic Fitness)
• High Altitude Simulation (Pre-flight assessment)
• Oximetry (Oxygen assessment)

In addition, the laboratory provides a valuable resource for the clinical research conducted in the department.

Outpatient appointments:

Telephone +61 3 9345 5841

Facsimile +61 3 9349 1289