Exercise test and/or an assessment of blood oxygen levels during exertion
Blood tests looking for hints at the cause of the lung disease
Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage
Surgical lung biopsy
Your doctor may order other tests based on your history and physical exam.
You and your health care provider may choose to have you seen by a specialist, such as a pulmonologist (lung specialist) to confirm a diagnosis and treat your IPF once it’s diagnosed.