Respiratory function laboratories providing testing in children

LocationLaboratorySpirometry minimum ageFeNO minimum ageBronchial provocation*Accepts primary care referrals (wait time)
BrisbaneQueensland Children's Hospital

 3 years

 

No age restrictionMannitolNo
NewcastleJohn Hunter Hospital 5 years5 yearsMannitolYes (<4 weeks)
SydneyThe Children's Hospital at Westmead4 years4 yearsMannitolNo
SydneySydney Children's Hospital, Randwick4 years4 yearsMannitolYes (2–6 weeks)
MelbourneRoyal Children’s Hospital4 years6 years

Mannitol

Exercise 

Yes (1–2 weeks)
AdelaideThe Lung Lab, Women's & Children's Hospital5 years5 years

Mannitol

Exercise 

Yes (8 weeks)
PerthPerth Children’s Hospital 5 years7 years

Mannitol

Exercise 

Yes (1–2 weeks)

Additional information

Data obtained by personal communication mid-2025. This list is not exhaustive and services may change over time. Clinicians should check test availability and age restrictions with their local respiratory function laboratory before referring.

FeNO: fractional exhaled nitric oxide

*Main test(s) offered

† Estimated typical wait time for primary care referrals in May 2025. May not apply to specialist referrals and internal referrals from the affiliated or parent institution.

‡Accepted if considered able to cooperate with test procedure