Determination of the transfer factor provides useful non- specific information regarding the gas-transfer function of the lungs.
To perform the test the patient:
The transfer factor is the quantity carbon monoxide transported across the alveolar-capillary membrane in each minute per unit of pressure gradient.
There are several variables which can influence the value of the transfer factor recorded, including:
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