Neurodiagnostic Lab (NDL)

2024/05/03

Neurodiagnostic Lab Services

The NDL provides essential tests aiding doctors in diagnosing and quantifying neurological disorders. The lab offers a comprehensive range of investigations that evaluate the functional aspects of the peripheral and central nervous system.

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Investigation

I.   Tests for nerve, muscle and spine disorders

These tests are crucial in evaluating various neurological disorders affecting the peripheral and central nervous system, neuromuscular junction and muscles

Nerve Conduction Studies

Electromyography (EMG)

Repetitive Nerve Stimulation

Single-fibre EMG

Peripheral nerve and muscle ultrasound

Blink reflex and facial nerve conduction studies

Somatosensory evoked studies (Median and Tibial)

Brainstem evoked potentials

Motor evoked potential - Transcranial magnetic stimulation

II.  Tests for epilepsy disorders

Routine 30-minute electroencephalogram (EEG) recording

Prolonged EEG recording

Continuous EEG monitoring

III. Tests for visual pathway assessment

Visual evoked potentials

IV. Tests for stroke disorders

Extracranial Doppler studies of the carotids

Transcranial Doppler

Vasomotor reactivity of intracranial vessels

Right-to-left stunt study by Transcranial Doppler

V. Tests for autonomic nervous system disorders and small fibre peripheral nerve disorders

These tests evaluate the autonomic nervous system and small nerve fibres in patients presenting with autonomic symptoms (e.g., postural dizziness, palpitations, dry eyes/mouth) or small fibre sensory symptoms (e.g., extreme skin sensitivity, burning feet sensation).

Tilt Table Test with Heart Rate Variability

Quantitative Sweat Test

Thermal Sensory Test

Stimulated Skin Wrinkling

Skin Biopsy for Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density