Tests Offered

Nerve Studies

Diagnostic focus is on radiculopathies, neuropathies, demylination of the nerve and axonal loss. The motor and sensory components of the nerve are evaluated.

• Nerve Conduction Velocities (NCV), F-Wave and H-Reflex
• Dermatomal Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (DEP)
• Electromyography in select states (EMG)

• Upper exam includes the nerves from the Brachial Plexus
• Lower exam includes the nerves from the Lumbo-Sacral Plexus
• Full Series (Upper and Lower) exam can be ordered, if warranted

About Nerve Studies

• The nerve study consists of a Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), F-Wave/H-Reflex and Dermatomal Somatosensory Evoked Potential (DSEP) tests. Integrity of the nerve is diagnosed by the following criteria:
  • Reaction time (latencies)
  • Velocities of the effected nerve
  • Amplitude of the captured waves

To obtain a complete picture of the patient’s problem areas, both motor and sensory components of the nerve are tested.