What Is an Abr Test for Hearing

The auditory brainstem response (ABR) test tells us how the inner ear, called the cochlea, and the brain pathways for hearing are working. You may also hear it called an auditory evoked potential (AEP). The test is used with children or others who cannot complete a typical hearing screening.

What does an ABR test show?

The auditory brainstem response (ABR) test tells us how the inner ear, called the cochlea, and the brain pathways for hearing are working. You may also hear it called an auditory evoked potential (AEP). The test is used with children or others who cannot complete a typical hearing screening.

What does an abnormal ABR test mean?

An abnormal ABR may be a consistent finding with high frequency hearing loss or profound deafness, it may also be an indication that further testing is required. However, only the referring physician will be able to determine if further tests or procedures are required. Caring, Competence, and Credentials TM.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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