Frequently asked questions on lung function gases

What lung function mixtures do BOC Healthcare supply?

BOC has a marketing authorisation for a specific lung function gas mixture. This is composed of:

0.3% carbon monoxide
10% helium
21% oxygen
Balance nitrogen
This is referred to as lung function gas mixture 4.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

Are BOC Healthcare able to supply any other gas mixtures?

If required we can also supply any other gas, not covered by our Marketing Authorisations to your specification under our Specials Licence.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

What are lung function gases used for?

They are medical gas mixtures used to aid the diagnoses of respiratory diseases.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

What are lung function gases used for?

They are medical gas mixtures used to aid the diagnoses of respiratory diseases.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

What cylinder sizes do you supply these products in?

  • AK (height: 1.54m x diameter: 0.23m – 40L water capacity)
  • AV (height: 0.68m x diameter: 0.18m – 10L water capacity)

although other sizes can be requested as a bespoke request.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

Can they be manifolded?

These can be supplied as a manifold as a bespoke request.

Go to topTop Go to next sub-headerNext

How do you order? How long is the lead time?

To place an order for one of these gases or any other specialised gas mixture, please contact our sales office on 0800 02 0800 or email: specialproducts@boc.com. Lead times will vary depending on the mix. This will be given to you when you place the order.