The importance of spirometry and CO diffusion in the study of lung function
Spirometry and the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) are key tests that pulmonologists use to analyze respiratory function.
Spirometry: measurement of basic parameters
Spirometry is a test that measures the volume of air a person can inhale and exhale, as well as the speed at which they do so. This examination provides detailed insight into lung vital capacities, helping to identify respiratory conditions.
CO Diffusion (DLCO): assessment of pulmonary gas exchange
The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) refers to the ability of the lungs to transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream.
This examination helps diagnose diseases that affect pulmonary gas exchange, such as pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema. The examination itself takes 10–20 minutes.
Who are these examinations recommended for?
These examinations are particularly important in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, or interstitial lung diseases. They are also used in the evaluation of people with symptoms such as dyspnea or chronic cough.
Patients experiencing respiratory symptoms or who have previous diagnoses affecting the lungs should consult a pulmonologist.
Spirometry and DLCO are indispensable tools in the diagnosis and monitoring of lung conditions. A pulmonologist examination and the listed examinations provide a comprehensive insight into respiratory function, enabling timely treatment.
You can view service prices in our Price List.
Excerpt from the price list:
| Specijalistički pulmološki pregled | 85.00 € |
| Kontrolni specijalistički pregled | 65.00 € |
| Feno | 40.00 € |
| Spirometrija | 35.00 € |
| Pulmološki pregled s inhalacijskim i nutritivnim alergenima | 160.00 € |
| Pulmološki pregled s testiranjem jedne skupine alergena (inhalacijskim ili nutritivnim alergološkim testiranjem) | 120.00 € |
| Alergološko testiranje (inhalacijskim i nutritivnim alergenima) | 100.00 € |
| Test difuzije pluća (DLCO) | 60.00 € |
| Rentgen pluća (RTG) | 45.00 € |
| Inhalacije (po inhalaciji) | 25.00 € |
| Bronhodilatacijski test | 50.00 € |
| Primjena terapije (po terapiji) | 25.00 € |
| MSCT pluća | 180.00 € |
| LDCT pluća- skrining karcinoma pluća | 180.00 € |
