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Single-Breath Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) with adjustment for Haemoglobin and Carboxyhaemoglobin
Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Single-Breath Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) with adjustment for Haemoglobin and Carboxyhaemoglobin.
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Essential referral information
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Reason for referral - what is the clinical question to be answered by performing the test? - Current respiratory medications - Infectious status If a specific test result is unable to be obtained due to access, financial, religious, cultural or consent reasons a Clinical Override may be requested. This reason must be clearly articulated in the body of the referral.
Out of scope / wrong door
The following conditions are out of scope for this service: - Patients <2 years of age - Patients with suspected or active TB
Parent service: Respiratory - Lung Function Laboratory - Pulmonary Function Tests
Send outpatient referrals to
- Smart Referrals preferred (Best Practice or Medical Director)
- Medical Objects GQ42150009Z (lookup qh → QHEALTH, GOLD COAST HEALTH OUTPATIENT)
- HealthLink EDI Qldgchsd
- Fax (07) 5687 4497 — Booking and Referral Centre
- Post: Booking and Referral Centre, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport QLD 4215
- Clinic enquiries 1300 559 083
HealthPathways
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