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What's considered "normal" ranges for dlco when you have pft's done?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Percent of predicted: We measure "normal" by measuring what you do relative to others of your age, gender, ethnicity, and body size. If you are 75% or more, it is considered normal.

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Answered 3/6/2020

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

See below: The DLCO should be between 80 and 120% of normal for you. The normals are calculated based on biographical data entered at the time of the test.

Answered 9/23/2019

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A member asked:

What's considered "normal" ranges for dlco when you have pft's done?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Michael Sanders answered

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