Auditory Brainstem Response Test
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Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test
- Purpose: Provides information about the auditory system from
the inner ear up to the brainstem - Components: Surface electrodes, soft earplugs, test
equipment
Product Usage Instructions
Before the Test
Your ABR test appointment is scheduled for [Insert Date &
Time]. Please arrive at the Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic at the
University Hospital.
During the Test
1. Surface electrodes will be placed on your skin, forehead, and
ears.
2. You will listen to clicking sounds presented through soft
earplugs.
3. Relax while the test equipment records responses from parts
of your auditory system.
After the Test
1. Analysis of the results will be done by the audiologist and
your otolaryngologist.
2. Your doctor will discuss the test results with you either in
a separate appointment, via phone call, MyChart message, or
mail.
FAQ
Who should I contact for questions?
If you have any questions, please contact:
Otolaryngology Clinic/Audiology Section
University Hospital
600 Highland Avenue, G3/213
Madison, WI 53792-2400
Phone: 608-263-6190
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Patient Instructions for Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test
Your doctor has ordered an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test for you. The purpose of this test is to give the doctor information about your auditory system from your inner ear up to the brainstem.
The test is: · Simple · Painless · Lasts approximately one hour
During the Test Surface electrodes will be placed on your skin, forehead, and ears. You will listen to clicking sounds presented through soft earplugs. The test equipment will record the responses from parts of your auditory system while you relax.
Your ABR test appointment is scheduled for ___________________________________ at _________________________________.
Please come to the Otolaryngology (ENT) Clinic at the University Hospital.
Who to Call If you have any questions, please call us in the clinic.
Otolaryngology Clinic/Audiology Section University Hospital 600 Highland Avenue, G3/213 Madison, WI 53792-2400 608-263-6190 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After the Test Analysis of the results will be done by the audiologist and your otolaryngologist after the test has been completed. Your doctor will either have you schedule a separate appointment to discuss the test results, or they will call you, send you a MyChart message or contact you by mail with the test findings.
Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care. If so, please use it and call if you have any questions. If this information was not given to you as part of your care, please check with your doctor. This is not medical advice. This is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Because each person’s health needs are different, you should talk with your doctor or others on your health care team when using this information. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Copyright © 3/2025 University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority. All rights reserved. Produced by the Department of Nursing. HF#8411.
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