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About the assessment

A full diagnostic assessment is the most thorough way to understand any hearing change you are experiencing. At NQ Hearing Centre, adult assessments are conducted by accredited audiologists

using calibrated diagnostic equipment - the same standard used across hospital and University audiology departments and research centers.

What the test covers

Standard tests used for hearing assessments are:   

• Video otoscopy -Examines the ear canal and ear drum
• Tympanometry - Measures the movement of ear drum
• Wideband absorbance - Advanced test that is sensitive to detect minor problems with the ear drum and middle ear function
• Acoustic reflex -Assesses middle and inner ear function and auditory nerve pathway
• Otoacoustic emissions - Measures inner ear function
• Pure tone audiometry - Measures the softest sounds you can hear across a range of tones
• Speech recognition in quiet Assesses how you understand spoken words in quiet situations
• Speech recognition with background noise Assesses how you understand speech when there is background noise

Depending on your symptoms and purpose of the assessment, additional tests can be performed and these include:

• Tinnitus assessment
• Hyperacusis assessment
• Extended high frequency assessment
• Audible contrast test (ACT)- advanced non-language test
• Most comfortable level (MCL) and uncomfortable level (UCL) tests

The appointment typically takes  about 60 minutes.  A written report will be provided to your referring GP or specialist. You can also request a copy of the results.

Symptoms and conditions we assess

• Hearing concerns
• Hearing loss/difficulty in one or both ears
• Difficulty hearing in background noise or group situations
• Feeling of fulness or blocking sensation in the ears
• Tinnitus - ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other sensations in the ears
• Dizziness or vertigo with ear symptoms
• Hearing concerns related to diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hypothyroidism
• Monitoring for ototoxic medication side effects
• Pre- or post- operative hearing check ups
• Medico-legal or insurance-related assessments
• Employment related hearing assessments

Fees

Adult assessments are seen with a gap fee when a medical referral is provided. Selected patients may be eligible for bulk billing. Without a referral, full fee applies

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Gap fee with medical referral

With a valid medical referral, a gap fee is charged

without medical referral

Full fee applies

For GPs

Referral form

Download our referral form or use your standard referral letter

Call us on 44638720 for any queries