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ㅤPure Tone Audiometry:

ㅤWhat is pure tone audiometry?

ㅤPure tone audiometry is a hearing test used to determine the presence or absence of hearing loss. If hearing loss is present, the audiologist will be able to determine both type and degree of hearing loss.

ㅤWhat should I expect?

ㅤYou will be seated in a soundproof room, with headphones on or in (we use insert earphones as standard) your ears, and a bone conduction headband on your head. Your audiologist will be seated on the outside of the sound booth and manipulate the audiometry equipment while testing your hearing.

ㅤThere are two parts to this test.

• Your audiologist will first test to see if you are able to hear a variety of different pitches. You will be asked to push a button or raise your hand when you hear the different tones.


• This part of the test examines air conduction and bone conduction. Both the headphones for air conduction testing and the headband with the oscillator are placed behind your ear for bone conduction testing.

ㅤHow long does the test take?

ㅤ20 to 25 minutes

ㅤHow will I receive my results?

ㅤYour audiologist will review your test results with you when your testing is completed.

ㅤDepending on your result, your audiologist will recommend further testing, an otology consult, or discuss the possibility of using hearing aid technology to improve your hearing.