Pediatric Neurodiagnostic Lab (EEG, NCS, EMG, Evoked Potentials/BERA)

What is Pediatric Neurodiagnostic Lab?

Many childhood neurological problems – seizures, delayed milestones, weakness, autism, hearing or vision concerns – need tests that show how the brain, nerves and senses are working, not just what they look like on MRI. At the Pediatric Neurodiagnostic Lab, Vishwalata NeuroConnect (Vashi & Koparkhairane), we offer child-friendly EEG, NCS, EMG and Evoked Potentials/BERA, interpreted by a pediatric neurologist, so that children get the right diagnosis with minimum discomfort.

Electroencephalography

What it is?

Records the electrical activity of the brain using small electrodes placed on the scalp. Completely painless.

Indications:

Suspected seizures / epilepsy, staring spells, jerks, fainting-like episodes
Developmental delay with episodes of unresponsiveness or abnormal movements
Follow-up in children already diagnosed with epilepsy

Nerve Conduction Study

What it is?

Measures how fast and how well electrical signals travel in nerves. Small surface electrodes give brief electric pulses.

Indications:

Weakness, floppiness, absent reflexes, suspected neuropathy or GBS
Foot drop, facial palsy, suspected hereditary neuropathy

Electromyography

What it is?

Uses a very fine needle electrode in muscles to see electrical activity inside the muscle.

Indications:

Suspected muscular dystrophy, myopathy, myositis
Clarifying if weakness is due to nerve vs muscle problem

Evoked Potentials & BERA/BAER

What are they ?

Record how the brain responds to visual, sound or touch.

1. VEP (Visual Evoked Potential): for optic nerve / visual pathway issues.

2. SSEP (Somatosensory EP ): for spinal cord/sensory pathway evaluation.

3. BERA/ BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response ): measures hearing nerve & brainstem function, crucial in infants and children with speech delay, autism suspicion or high-risk newborn history.

What Tests Do We Do?

Role of BERA in Autism & Speech Delay

BERA does not diagnose autism.

Its main role in an “autism vs speech delay” work-up is to objectively assess hearing, even in a very young child who cannot cooperate with standard hearing tests.

Why it matters:

Some children labelled as “autistic” or “not responding to name” actually have significant hearing loss.
BERA helps differentiate true hearing impairment vs primary autism, so that hearing aids / cochlear implant can be offered early when needed, and autism therapies are not delayed.
In children with confirmed autism, BERA may still be advised if there is doubt about hearing, history of NICU stay, recurrent ear infections or inconsistent response to sounds.

How Should We Prepare?

For EEG (pediatric):

Wash hair the night before; no oil/gel on the day of test.
Give a light meal - do not bring the child fasting unless told.
Carry a favorite toy / bottle / pacifier; younger children may be recorded during natural sleep.
Older children may be asked to sleep late / wake early (sleep-deprived EEG) – we will guide you.

For NCS / EMG:

Do not apply creams or lotions on arms/legs on test day.
Dress the child in loose, comfortable clothing (shorts / T-shirt).
Inform us if the child is on blood thinners, has a bleeding problem or pacemaker (relevant for EMG).
Prepare the child beforehand that they may feel short, funny “taps” or small pricks – we use distraction and breaks liberally.

For Evoked Potentials / BERA:

Wash hair, avoid oils.
Babies: ideally come sleepy and well-fed so they can sleep naturally during the test.
Carry feeding bottle, extra diapers, blanket.
Older children should bring glasses or hearing aids if they use them.

Why Choose Vishwalata NeuroConnect for Pediatric Neurodiagnostics?

Pediatric-focused lab

Tests are planned and explained specifically for infants, children and adolescents, not just adapted from adults.

Pediatric neurologist-supervised

All EEG, NCS, EMG and EP/BERA are interpreted in clinical context by a DM-trained neurologist with pediatric expertise.

Standardised protocols & norms

Use of age-appropriate normative data and structured reports that your referring doctor can easily understand and use.

Child-friendly environment

Allowing parents to stay, using toys, stories and breaks to reduce fear; special care for children with autism, ADHD, CP or sensory issues.

Convenient for families

Convenient for families from Vashi, Koparkhairane and across Navi Mumbai, avoiding long travel to distant centres.

The Right Tests, Done the Right Way

If your child has been advised EEG, BERA, NCS, EMG or Evoked Potentials, or you are worried about seizures, speech delay, hearing issues, weakness or developmental problems, a focused pediatric neurodiagnostic evaluation can give crucial answers.

Book an appointment at the Pediatric Neurodiagnostic Lab, Vishwalata NeuroConnect to:

Schedule the appropriate test with clear instructions in advance
Have the procedure done in a calm, child-centred setting
Receive a neurologist-reported result, integrated with your child’s full clinical picture

Call / WhatsApp / Book online to fix a slot at our Vashi or Koparkhairane centre. Please bring previous reports, MRI/CT, referral notes and a list of medicines your child is currently taking.

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