DLCOarvojen
DLCOarvojen is a Finnish term that translates to "DLCO values" in English. DLCO stands for Diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide. It is a pulmonary function test used to measure how well oxygen moves from the air in the lungs into the bloodstream. Specifically, it assesses the efficiency of the alveolar-capillary membrane, which is the barrier through which gas exchange occurs.
In a DLCO test, a patient inhales a mixture containing a known concentration of carbon monoxide and
DLCOarvojen are important indicators for diagnosing and monitoring various lung diseases, particularly those affecting the lung