Pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)

Pediatric pulmonary function testing (PFT) at Children’s Health℠ is a comprehensive test for children of all ages with disorders of the respiratory system.

What is a pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)?

More than 1,200 PFT procedures a month are performed for patients with asthma, cystic fibrosis (CF), exercise intolerance, sickle cell disease, neuro-muscular disease, rare restrictive lung diseases, lung disease secondary to childhood cancers, heart disease and organ transplantation.

What procedures are performed during a pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)?

PFT testing

PFT Testing - Children's Health

PFT body box

PFT Body Box - Children's Health

PFT exercise room

PFT Exercise Room - Children's Health

What are the prep instructions before a pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)?

  • A written order is required for testing.
  • Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.
  • Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled.
  • Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient’s referring physician.
  • Evaluation is provided promptly to the referring physician.

Pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT) doctors and providers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What conditions may be evaluated with a pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)?

    We provide comprehensive pulmonary function testing for children age five and older who have disorders that affect the respiratory system.

    Some of the conditions evaluated include:  

  • What are the benefits of choosing Children’s Health for a pediatric pulmonary function test (PFT)?

    • Our labs are ATS registered
    • Our pulmonary function technologists have a combined total of 125 years of respiratory care experience and 50 years of pediatric pulmonary function testing experience.  
    • Our technologists hold certifications in RRT, RPFT, CPFT, NPS,
      and AE-C
    • We use child-friendly, state of the art equipment