Austin Health: Diagnosing brain, nerve & muscle disorders

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Diagnosing brain, spinal cord, nerve & muscle disorders

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We provide tests to help your doctor find problems related to your brain, your brain's blood supply, your nerves and muscles.

Our tests are performed by a qualified and dedicated team of medical scientists and neurologists.

The Neurodiagnostics Laboratory is part of the Department of Neurology.

We provide the following services:

Ultrasound tests to look at the blood flow in the arteries in the neck and brain
Ultrasound tests to look at the mucles and nerves in your arm and wrists
Electroencephalography (EEG) tests to record the electrical activity in your brain
Electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders
Evoked potential studies to help diagnose problems with your central nervous system affecting sensation, vision or hearing

For more information on these tests, see our information for patients.

You need a referral from your GP or neurologist to access this service.

Phone: 03 9496 2845

Fax: 03 9496 4065

Neurodiagnostics Laboratory
Level 6 North, Austin Tower
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC

Neurodiagnostics Laboratory
Austin Hospital
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084
Australia