A–Z Service Directory

The Neuro-diagnostics unit at Eastern Health is an integrated team of neurophysiology consultants and scientists who specialise in diagnostic tests for a range of neurological and neurophysiological disorders.  We provide comprehensive diagnostic services for both, in-patients and outpatients. 

Investigations include:

• Nerve conduction studies (NCS)  - Examines the function of the nerves by stimulating the nerves using small electrical pulses.  
  
  • Repetitive nerve stimulation
  • Facial nerve study
  • Blink reflex study
• Electromyography (EMG) - Examines the electrical activity within muscles by inserting a needle. May be done in conjunction with a nerve conduction study. 
• Electroencephalography (EEG) - Examines the electrical activity generated by the brain
  • Routine EEG
  • Sleep deprived EEG
  • Day monitoring
  • Ambulatory EEG
  • Paediatric EEG - Ages 2 and above. Referrals will need to be triaged by medical or clinical staff prior to request.
• Evoked responses (VER) - Examines the electrical activity of the brain in response to a visual stimuli

Cost

All services are bulk billed.  If you are an overseas visitor or do not hold a current Medicare card, payment for your appointment will need to be made prior this test and to find out about cost for your test, please contact our staff.

What should I bring to the clinic?

• A list of current medications
• Referral from your doctor
• Any previous relevant test results (if testing was performed externally)

Eligibility Criteria

• EEG is performed on children from 2 years and adults.
• All other testing is performed only on adults (16 years and over)

Referral Information

• Standard investigations can be requested via Neurodiagnostics eReferral (HealthLink SmartForms) for practices with conformant software (Best Practice, Genie, Medical Director and MedTech Evolution). Where referrers do not have conformant software (e.g. ZedMed and Helix), referrals can be made via the HealthLink Portal. More Information about making a referral
• Alternatively, investigations can also be requested on the department request form: Word (59 KB), PDF (320 KB)
• For very young children (under 2), children and adults with complex behaviours and for prolonged EEG monitoring a more detailed request and/or discussion with the department IS required.

Neuro-diagnostic services are provided at

Box Hill Hospital

Maroondah Hospital (EEG services ONLY)