The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab at Auburn Community Hospital offers patients thorough and accurate evaluations of their lung health, providing the information needed for effective care and treatment. Using advanced technology and the expertise of our respiratory therapists and pulmonary technicians, we perform comprehensive lung function assessments to support timely diagnosis, monitor disease progression, and guide treatment planning.
Our Team
Led by Dr. Rao, Medical Director and board-certified specialist in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders, and thoracic trauma care, our team brings years of expertise to every patient interaction. Our dedicated staff of experienced respiratory therapists and pulmonary technicians is committed to delivering accurate, compassionate, and comprehensive care. We proudly serve patients both at our center and at Auburn Community Hospital.
J Rajesh Rao, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Rao treats those who have lung and/or breathing problems due to some sort of thoracic trauma, or those suffering from sleep disorders. He is board certified in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care.
Pulmonary Function Testing Services
Auburn Community Hospital helps patients take charge of their lung health. PFTs are valuable tools for assessing lung health, diagnosing respiratory conditions, monitoring disease progression, and evaluating the impact of various factors of lung function.
Our Pulmonary Function Technicians are committed to improving lung health and improving quality of life for our patients in Cayuga County and the surrounding areas.
Services Available at Auburn Community Hospital PFT Lab:
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Basic Spirometry
- Complete PFT with or without bronchodilator
- Diffusion Capacity
- Methacholine Challenge
- Nitrogen Washout
- Occupational Exposure PFT
- Plethysmography
- Pre and Post Spirometry
- Pre-Op Pulmonary Function Testing
- Pulmonary Exercise Tolerance (6-Minute Walk Test)
Our Technology
The VitaloQUB PFT system is a ground-breaking pulmonary function testing system that combines power and precision in a unique way. It is designed to be compliant with the latest international guidelines for accuracy, repeatability and grading. The VitaloQUB PFT system gives you full spirometry, provocation, DLco (RGA), lung volume measurements, lung clearance index (LCI) and respiratory muscle assessments as standard plus many more features.
VitaloQUB Pulmonary Function Testing System
VitaloQUB Pulmonary Function Testing System