Neuro-Diagnostics
BERA/ABR (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)
BERA/ABR evaluates the hearing pathway up to the brainstem, and is often used to screen hearing in infants and to help identify conditions such as acoustic neuroma.
Speak to a specialist about BERA/ABR (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) in Agartala.
What is BERA/ABR (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)?
BERA/ABR evaluates the hearing pathway up to the brainstem, and is often used to screen hearing in infants and to help identify conditions such as acoustic neuroma.
Sound clicks or tones are delivered through earphones while electrodes on the scalp and earlobes record the brain’s electrical response as the signal travels along the hearing pathway.
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Talk to our specialist about BERA/ABR (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry).
Book this test Call 6909748687 or message on WhatsApp- Location
- Old Kalibari Rd, Banerjee Para, Kadamtali, Krishna Nagar, Agartala
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- Patients across Tripura
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Before your visit
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Commonly used to help evaluate
- Newborn and infant hearing screening
- Suspected acoustic neuroma
- Assessing hearing pathway function where a routine hearing test is inconclusive
How the test works
- Small electrodes are placed on the scalp and earlobes
- Sound clicks or tones are delivered through earphones
- The brain’s electrical response as sound travels along the hearing pathway is recorded
What to expect — step by step
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Before your test
For infants, the test is usually done during natural sleep — feeding beforehand can help settle the baby.
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During the test
Sounds are played through earphones while electrodes record the response. The test is painless and typically takes 30–60 minutes.
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After the test
There is no recovery time needed. Your report is reviewed by our specialist and shared with you or your referring doctor.
BERA/ABR (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) — frequently asked questions
Is BERA safe for newborns? +
Yes, it is a standard, non-invasive test commonly used for newborn and infant hearing screening.
Does my child need to be asleep for the test? +
Younger children are usually tested during natural sleep, which keeps the recording still and clear.
How should I prepare? +
For infants, the test is usually done during natural sleep — feeding beforehand can help settle the baby.
What happens during the test? +
Sounds are played through earphones while electrodes record the response. The test is painless and typically takes 30–60 minutes.
What happens afterwards, and when is the report ready? +
There is no recovery time needed. Your report is reviewed by our specialist and shared with you or your referring doctor.
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This page is written for general information about bera/abr (brainstem evoked response audiometry) and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified neurologist. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.
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