Preparing For Your Pulmonary Test

  1. Please ensure you do not have any symptoms of sickness for at least 2 weeks prior to your testing date
  2. If performing the walking test, be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking for 6 minutes
  3. Please refer to the attached testing documents to determine which medications should be continued/stopped prior to your testing
  4. If you are performing the Methacholine Test, please do not eat within 2 hours of your test as well as no caffeinated beverages (including chocolate) 8 hours prior to your testing
  5. For the Function and Walking Test you may eat prior to the testing, however if you eat within 2 hours of the testing, please eat lightly
  6. You may eat prior to the testing, however if you eat within 2 hours of the testing, please eat lightly
  7. Please bring your Picture ID, Insurance Card(s), and authorization for check-in

For more detailed information regarding your specific test, please refer to the documents on this page.