PFT Core

Medical Director: Mark T. Dransfield, MD

Contact: deNay Kirkpatrick, MSN, CRNP (205-996-6132)

• Spirometry, Lung Volumes and DLCO testing 
• Methacholine challenge testing
• 6 minute walk testing
• Cardio Pulmonary Stress Testing
• Capabilities for research bronchoscopy, collection and storage of exhaled breath condensate, nitric oxide measure, exhaled carbon monoxide,
• Blood and saliva samples collection and storage (room temperature, refrigerated and frozen specimens)
• O₂ SAT monitoring
• ECG machine
• Phlebotomy lab with three centrifuges. 
• Extensive staff with backgrounds in Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Clinical Research Coordination and Public Health.