What types of test will my doctor administer to determine if i have pulmonary fibrosis?

Variety of Tests: Classically a variety of tests are needs including breathing tests (pulmonary function testing), chest xray and a high resolution scan (ct) of the chest.

CT scan, biopsy: There are several kinds of pulmonary fibrosis, a ct scan of the chest can help sort them out by the xray patterns of disease seen. Some are associated with connective tissue problems like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis & blood tests can help identify these. Pulmonary function tests help characterize disease severity. Finally if the diagnosis is still in doubt a biopsy of the lung can be done.

Tests...: Testing for pulmonary fibrosis typically includes pulmonary function testing as well as a chest ct scan. Other possible tests may include arterial blood has analysis and pulse ox. Further testing, including blood work, depends on what your doctor thinks the pulmonary fibrosis is due to.