Services
OAE Test
Otoacoustic Emissions - Objective measure of inner ear function
What is OAE Test?
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) is a quick, non-invasive test that measures sound waves produced by the inner ear (cochlea) in response to clicks or tones. It's an excellent screening tool for detecting cochlear hearing loss, especially in newborns.
How It Works
The Process
- • Soft probe placed in ear canal
- • Clicking or tonal sounds delivered
- • Microphone detects echo from inner ear
- • Takes only 5-10 minutes per ear
- • No discomfort or risk
What We Measure
- • Inner ear hair cell function
- • Presence of cochlear hearing loss
- • Frequency-specific hearing status
- • Outer hair cell integrity
- • Overall cochlear health
Why OAE Test?
Objective Measure
Physiological measure not dependent on patient response
Fast & Easy
Quick test perfect for newborns and infants
Early Screening
Ideal for universal newborn hearing screening programs
When is OAE Recommended?
- • Newborn hearing screening (universal screening programs)
- • Infants and young children unable to cooperate with behavioral tests
- • Suspected sensorineural hearing loss
- • Monitoring ototoxic medication effects
- • Pre-operative baseline hearing assessment
- • Occupational hearing monitoring
Book Your OAE Test
Quick, reliable inner ear function assessment
Schedule OAE Test