TESTING
Testing
Administering Neurological Tests for Accurate Diagnoses
Determining the right type of treatment
for your medical symptoms starts with correctly identifying the nervous system disorder you may have. Backed by more than 10 years of experience, the staff at Massapequa Neurologic provides a wide range of neurological diagnostic tests to uncover the origin of your pain and recommend the most suitable course of action.
Initial Steps of Diagnosis
After you fill out the necessary paperwork, our doctor speaks with you to gather information about your condition and specific issues. We also conduct simple tests to gain an idea of what you are going through and determine if further testing, such as an MRI or CAT scan, is needed. These additional tests are not performed at our office in Massapequa, New York. We do refer patients to radiology specialists.
Preparation for General, On-Site Testing:
VNG/BAER (VNG, Approximately 45 Minutes; BAER, Approximately 30 Minutes)
- Ladies, please do not wear eye makeup, including eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara.
- There is no preparation required for the BAER test.
NCV/EMG/SSEP - Lower Extremities (Approximately 30 Minutes Each)
- Please avoid applying lotion or oils to legs and feet.
- You may use deodorant or antiperspirant.
- For lower extremities, please make sure to wear or bring a pair of shorts.
NCV/EMG/SSEP - Upper Extremities (Approximately 30 Minutes Each)
- Please avoid applying lotion or oils on arms and hands.
- You may use deodorant or antiperspirant.
- For upper extremities, please make sure to wear a short-sleeve shirt.
Routine EEG (Approximately 45 Minutes)
- Please wash hair the night before testing and avoid using conditioners, gel, mousse, or hairspray.
- If you have braids or cornrows, please remove them prior to testing.
- If you take medication, you may do so without any restrictions.
Ambulatory EEG (Approximately 45-60 Minutes)*
- Please follow instruction indicated above for routine EEG.
- Please make sure to wear a button-down shirt for unit placement.
NeuroTrax Test (Approximately 60 Minutes)
- f you use reading glasses, please make sure to bring them with you that day. Contact lenses are okay.
VER (30 Minutes)
- If you use reading glasses, please make sure to bring them with you that day. Contact lenses are okay.
*Failure to cancel 24 hours prior to your appointment will result in a $45 billing charge. If the ambulatory EEG is not returned on Friday by 3 p.m., a $50 fee for each day it is late will be applied. Thank you for your cooperation.