Question 18

(Multiple Choice)

A nonsmoking subject performs two DLCOsb maneuvers,and the following results are obtained: Test 1 24.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Test 2 18.7 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following is appropriate?


A) Reporting the largest value as the DLCO
B) Reporting the average of the two values
C) Performing an additional maneuver
D) Correcting the value from Test 2 for COHb

Answer