Common cold and LFTs

[archiewells]

Hello. I have an appointment to take lung function tests next week. I am just recovering from a cold. Might this affect the results? Should I postpone?

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Hi it might well do. The best thing to do is ring up and ask them. x

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Same thing happened to me.

Before my appointment I called and explained I had a cough / chest infection and to inform them I was on steroids

They told me to come any way.

Call and explain your situation

[Buzzytruk]

I needed to see My Gp for a different antibiotic for a chest infection , he told me not to have breathing test ( spyro) for about 6 weeks . By then I would be back to normal and the results more accurate.

[CornishBrian]

At least six weeks after the infection has ended before undertaking the tests. It not only affects the results but could cause serious long term damage.

[Scouser58]

Hello archiewells, as coughalot has said ask them,,but as the blood test is looking for a specific range of of enzymes and blood cultures, the liver is a very major organ that process not only the food you eat, and the medications you take,,,,the common cold is a minor blip, ,,,I hope the results bring you good news,,and you liver is in good shape,,, ttfn from Karen.