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.