What is the American Thoracic Society standard for accuracy when measuring flows during pulmonary function testing?
A) 90% accuracy or within 0.30 L/sec, whichever is greater
B) 95% accuracy or within 0.20 L/sec, whichever is greater
C) 97% accuracy or within 0.10 L/sec, whichever is greater
D) 99% accuracy or within 0.05 L/sec, whichever is greater

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A diagnostic spirometer that measures flow should be at least 95% accurate (or within 0.2 L/sec, whichever is greater) over the entire 0 to 14 L/sec range of gas flow.

What Is the American Thoracic Society Standard for Accuracy When