Lung Function Test (PFT)
€40Breathing into a spirometer to measure airflow and lung performance. Used in the assessment and monitoring of conditions such as asthma and COPD.
Respiratory Diagnostics · Mosta, Malta
Respiratory Care
Respiratory investigations at St Mary's Clinic for breathing, oxygen levels and sleep-related concerns. Our current services include lung function testing, portable oximetry and overnight sleep studies.
Tests available3 diagnostic options
LocationSt Mary's · Mosta
Clinical teamDr Frank Farrugia · Dr Daniela Zammit
Respiratory tests available
The three investigations offered assess different aspects of respiratory health: airflow and lung function, oxygen saturation, and breathing during sleep.
Sleep Study
€320An overnight investigation used to assess sleep-related breathing problems such as obstructive sleep apnoea.
Portable Oximeter
€60A small non-invasive sensor used to measure blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
Which respiratory test may be relevant?
Testing should be selected according to the clinical picture rather than by symptoms alone. If you are unsure which investigation you need, discuss the concern with the clinic or the clinician who referred you.
Shortness of breath or wheeze
Lung function testing may be useful when investigating airflow symptoms or monitoring known respiratory disease.
Snoring & daytime fatigue
A sleep study may be considered when symptoms suggest sleep-disordered breathing, including suspected obstructive sleep apnoea.
Oxygen saturation
Portable oximetry can measure oxygen saturation and pulse rate and may be used during rest, activity or sleep depending on the clinical question.
Diagnostic pathway
From symptoms to useful information.
A diagnostic test is most useful when it answers a clear clinical question. Tell the team about your symptoms, relevant history, medication and previous investigations so the result can be interpreted in context.
Your concern
Discuss symptoms, duration, triggers and relevant medical history.
The right test
The investigation is chosen according to what needs to be measured.
Complete testing
Follow the instructions for the specific diagnostic test.
Interpret results
Results should be considered alongside symptoms and clinical history.
Preparing for your test
Preparation differs between investigations. Follow the instructions given for your specific appointment and ask the clinic beforehand if anything is unclear.
Prepare for spirometry
The clinic's current guidance advises avoiding smoking and heavy meals beforehand and wearing loose, comfortable clothing.
Prepare for overnight monitoring
The current clinic guidance advises avoiding caffeine and alcohol before the test and wearing comfortable sleepwear.
Ask before changing anything
Tell the team about inhalers and prescribed medicines. Do not stop treatment unless you have been specifically instructed to do so for your investigation.
Respiratory prices
Current prices published on the St Mary's Clinic service page.
Lung Function Test (PFT)€40
Sleep Study€320
Portable Oximeter€60
Our clinical team
Meet the doctors involved in our respiratory diagnostic services at St Mary's Clinic in Mosta.
Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr Frank Farrugia
Dr Frank Farrugia is part of the clinical team supporting our respiratory diagnostic services at St Mary's Clinic.
General Practitioner · MRCP
Dr Daniela Zammit
Dr Daniela Zammit, MRCP, is part of the clinical team supporting our respiratory diagnostic services at St Mary's Clinic.
Frequently asked questions
General guidance about the investigations offered at St Mary's Clinic. Your individual instructions may differ depending on the reason for testing.
What does a lung function test measure?
It assesses aspects of airflow and lung performance by asking you to breathe into a spirometer. The measurements can support assessment and monitoring of respiratory conditions.
Is portable oximetry painful?
No. A pulse-oximetry sensor is non-invasive and typically clips onto a finger to measure oxygen saturation and pulse rate.
What happens during a sleep study?
The current clinic page describes overnight monitoring of breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate and other sleep-related signals. The exact equipment depends on the type of study being performed.
How long does a sleep study take?
It is an overnight recording. The current St Mary's guidance describes approximately 6–8 hours of recording.
Which respiratory test do I need?
That depends on the concern: breathing symptoms may lead to lung-function testing, suspected sleep apnoea to a sleep study, and questions about oxygen saturation to oximetry.
Arrange a respiratory test
St Mary's Medical Clinic · 9/11 Triq il-Barrieri, Mosta MST 3250, Malta · Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm · Sat 8:00am–1:00pm