(416) 340 - 3666 Monday to Thursday: 8am to 4pm (closed 12-1pm) - Friday: 8am-3pm
COVID-19 Update
The Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing is open and observing the safety protocols put in place by the hospital. Prior to your visit, please visit the UHN COVID-19 Information Page for the latest information for patients and visitors.
for Physicians
Our standard test battery for a dizzy patient includes:
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ENG/VNG
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cVEMP and oVEMP
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vHIT
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Hearing test
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ECOG, ABR, and/or Cortical can be added to test battery
We do not accept patients without a physician's referral, preferably from a specialist. Our reports assume a working knowledge of each assessment so that the implications of the interpretations provided can be properly appreciated.
Please note: Our assessments do not include a consultation with Dr. Rutka.
Please for a copy of our referral form.
The referral forms can be faxed to us at: 416-340-3745.
our TESTS
Comprehensive vestibular assessment
Vestibular issues are complex and there is no single test that can be done to rule out vestibular dysfunction. Our standard vestibular test battery is a comprehensive work-up aimed at helping your referring physician to identify the source of the issue.
What Is Included?
Our standard test battery includes the following tests:
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Videonystagmography (VNG) with water calorics
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This test assesses for inner ear and central balance function, abnormal eye movements and benign proxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
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Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs)
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This test assesses the inner ear organs that help with up-and-down and forward-and-backwards movements
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The two types of VEMP testing that we do is cervical VEMPs (cVEMPs) and ocular VEMPs (oVEMPs)
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Video Head Impulse Test (vHT)
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This test assesses how well the eye focuses when the head is moving.
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Hearing Assessment
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A hearing assessment with us will include the following:
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Otoscopy
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Pure-Tone Audiometry
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Speech Testing
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Other procedures upon request (auditory evoked potentials)
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)- Neurological Assessment
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This test assesses the integrity of the cochlea up to the lower brainstem. This is an objective test to determine neural transmission of an auditory stimuli.
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Electrocochelography (ECochG)
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This test assesses the electrical potential generated from the cochlea and auditory nerve. This test can be used to determine endolympathic hydrops.
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Cortical Evoked Potentials
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This test is an objective hearing test that assesses the integrity of auditory system from the cochlea to the auditory cortex. This test allows us to estimate hearing thresholds.
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CONTACT
Tel: (416) 340-3666
Fax: 416-340-3745
info@hearingandbalancecentre.ca
7th Floor, Eaton North Wing - Room 213
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth St.
Toronto, ON. M5G 2C4
HOURS
Monday: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am - 3pm
*Note: We close for lunch from
12-1pm except for Fridays
To get to us: Take any elevator within the hospital to the 7th floor. We are located near the Eaton Elevators. Once you reach the 7th floor, follow the signs to Hearing & Balance, room 213.
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