Referrals to the Neurobehavior Clinic, Epilepsy Clinic, and Movement Disorders Clinic must be discussed with and approved by the specialists conducting the Clinics. Information on Diagnostic Procedures and Testing EEG, or electroencephalography, is a non-invasive test that gives the physician information about the function of the brain. Small, cup-shaped electrodes are placed on the scalp using a conductive paste, and the electrical activity of the brain is recorded. EEG is a painless and a harmless procedure, and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. In preparation for the EEG, it is requested that on the day of the EEG the hair be clean and free of oils, gels, and other hair products.
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Evoked Potential Testing - Evoked potentials provide the physician with information about the function of the visual, auditory, and major sensory pathways of the nervous system. As with EEG, small disc electrodes are placed on the scalp and other sites to record the electrical activity. Depending on which type of study is requested, either a visual, sound, or light electrical stimulus will be administered during the test. A consultation request from the referring physician is required, which should specify the type of test that is needed. As with EEG, the patient's hair should be clean and free of styling products, and comfortable clothing is recommended.