Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests
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Procedure Name: Pulmonary Function Test
Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Pulmonary Function Lab
Department Contact Information:
(770) 991-8055 or (770) 991-8144
Where to Report:
Please enter at the Outpatient Entrance and go to Outpatient Registration at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. You will be directed to the Pulmonary Function Lab.
What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Any forms from your physician relating to this visit
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- All of your medications OR a listing of all medications along with the dose, how often you take it, and the last time you took it
- A list of all of your allergies
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
- Any films or reports from relevant studies not performed at Southern Regional.
Patient Instructions:
- Please wear loose fitting clothing.
- Do not use any breathing medications 4 hours prior to your appointment.
- Do not smoke 6 hours before your appointment
- Eat a light meal if necessary.
- Please notify the Pulmonary Function Lab staff if you have a history of COPD, Open Heart Surgery, or Perforated Eardrum.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and information.
- Please follow any other specific instructions given to you by your doctor
Procedure Information:
None Currently Available
Additional Information:
None Currently Available