Question 1

How often do I need to calibrate my spirometer?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the ATS guidelines for spirometry here
This document contains recommendations by ATS for best practice regarding spirometry and calibration procedures.

Question 2

How does the microQuark spirometer work?

Accepted Answer

The microQuark is a PC-based spirometer that connects to a laptop or computer to perform tests. It operates using the COSMED Omnia software, providing user-friendly database management and customization. The device uses infrared light emitters and a spinning blade to measure the flow rate based on the turbine blade speed. (COSMED srl, microQuark, 2025)

Question 3

How can I purchase other COSMED products not on the website?

Accepted Answer

At this current stage, the COSMED Australia website is primarily for purchasing our spirometry products, and accessories.

COSMED manufactures high-quality systems in a range of applications: lung function, metabolic, and body composition.

Lung function testing equipment that COSMED produces includes lung diffusion capacity, nitrogen washout, and thoracic gas volume.

Metabolic systems include exercise testing and resting energy expenditure systems. Exercise testing systems covers both stationary metabolic carts, portable or wearable metabolic systems. 
Resting energy expenditure measurement systems include indirect calorimeters - both stationary and portable - utilising the practical gold-standard of canopy testing.

Body composition equipment offered by COSMED Asia-Pacific include an air displacement plethysmography system, measuring fat and fat-free mass accurately and reliably. COSMED Asia-Pacific also offers a Bioimpedance Analyser for measuring muscle mass, total body water, and fat mass.

If you are interested in other products and systems offered by COSMED Asia-Pacific, please complete the inquiry form on the home page, or reach out to us directly via email at anz@cosmed.com or phone on +61 2 8069 9673 to inquire further.

How often do I need to calibrate my spirometer?

How does the microQuark spirometer work?

How can I purchase other COSMED products not on the website?

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