Respiratory Function Tests

The Caboolture Respiratory Clinical Measurement Department offers a range of lung function testing services for people who may have a respiratory disease. The department is located within the Specialist Outpatients Building at Caboolture Hospital. When you arrive, please check-in by visiting the reception desk. If you are unable to make your appointment, please contact us on (07) 5433 8474.

Our services

We offer the following tests:

• Spirometry
• Bronchodilator Responsiveness Testing
• Gas Transfer
• Lung Volumes
• Respiratory muscle pressure assessment (MIPs/MEPs)
• Fraction of Expired Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
• Six Minute Walk Tests
• Bronchoprovocation Testing (Mannitol Challenge)

Please visit the links below to obtain further information regarding lung function tests and important information on how to prepare for your test.

• What are lung function tests?
• Preparing for your test

How to access this service

No external referrals are accepted for this service. You can only access this service when you are staying in hospital or if you have been referred by a hospital clinician.

You will receive an appointment letter with a QR code/link to access important information regarding preparing for your test.

Clinics

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

Each time you visit us

• Your Medicare card
• Private Health Insurance card (if you have one)
• Health Care card and/or Concession card (if you have one)
• Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
• Glasses, hearing aids
• If you use any inhalers, please bring them with you
• Any walking aids you currently use (walking stick, 4-wheel walker etc)