Respiratory
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Normal Range
> 80% predicted
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- L
Total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test.
Why Context Matters
Effort dependent.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Forced Vital Capacity (FVC):
Official Sources
- Spirometry - Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic
Research & Guidelines
Related Indicators
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