What is a BERA Test?
A BERA test (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry), also called ABR test (Auditory Brainstem Response), is a painless, non-invasive hearing test that measures how the auditory nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. At Unikol Hearing & Speech Clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, we use BERA to diagnose hearing loss in newborns, infants, children, and adults who cannot participate in standard hearing tests.
Who Needs a BERA/ABR Test?
A BERA test is recommended for: Newborns who fail their OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions) newborn hearing screening. Infants or toddlers with suspected hearing loss or speech delay. Children who cannot cooperate with a standard audiogram (PTA). Adults with sudden hearing loss or suspected auditory neuropathy. Patients being evaluated for cochlear implant candidacy in Ghaziabad.
BERA Test vs OAE Test: What is the Difference?
While both BERA and OAE tests are used for newborn hearing screening and infant audiological evaluation, they measure different things. An OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions) test checks the function of the outer hair cells in the cochlea — it is fast, automated, and used for initial newborn screening. A BERA/ABR test measures the neural response of the auditory brainstem to sound — it is more detailed and used to confirm hearing thresholds when OAE results are abnormal or inconclusive. At Unikol Clinic, Ghaziabad, we offer both OAE and BERA tests as part of a complete diagnostic audiology evaluation.
BERA Test Procedure at Unikol Ghaziabad
The BERA test at Unikol Hearing & Speech Clinic in Indirapuram is conducted by RCI-registered audiologists. The procedure involves: Small electrodes are placed on the scalp and earlobes. Click or tone-burst sounds are delivered through earphones. The computer records brainwave responses to sounds. Results are analyzed to determine hearing thresholds. The test is completely painless and takes approximately 60-90 minutes for infants (who may require natural or sedated sleep) and 30-45 minutes for adults.
Book Your BERA Test in Ghaziabad
If your child failed the newborn hearing screening, shows signs of speech delay, or if you suspect hearing loss, do not wait. Early diagnosis with a BERA test in Ghaziabad can change your child’s future. Contact Unikol Hearing & Speech Clinic in Indirapuram today at +91 98100 58676 to book your BERA (ABR) test appointment. We are open Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM. Our clinic is located at MIG-8, Near Gyan Khand 4, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad-201014.