Pure Tone Audiometry Test

An audiometry test is like a check-up for your ears. It helps us figure out if you can hear well and how loud the sounds need to be for you to hear them. This test can tell if you have hearing problems and how bad they are. It’s also used to keep track of people’s hearing health and teach them about protecting their ears.

How does the PTA test work?

Our trained people use special tools called audiometers to test your hearing. Audiometers may include a pure tone generator, bone conduction oscillator, attenuator, microphone, and earphones. Tests are conducted with the help of all of them.

Pre-Test

Audiometry tests may include: 

  • Auditory brainstem response (ABR): Measures how long neural signals travel from the cochlea to the brainstem. 
  • Questionnaire 
  • Listening to whispered voices 
  • Tuning forks 
  • Pure Tone Audiometry
Pure Tone Audiometry Test

During the Testing Procedure

The tests evaluate sounds based on their intensity and pure tones. Tone is measured in cycles per second (cps) or Hertz (Hz), with the normal range of human hearing being about 20 to 20,000 Hz. For example, low bass tones are around 50 to 60 Hz, while high-pitched tones are around 10,000 Hz or higher. The results of an audiometry test are recorded on an audiogram, which may include a zero mark to indicate normal hearing. The louder a sound has to be for someone to hear it, the lower their response will appear on the chart. The chart may also include different colors to represent each ear, such as red for the right ear and blue for the left ear.

During the Testing Procedure

Based on the results of an audiometry test, an audiologist may recommend treatment options such as hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Finding the Right Audiometry Test Near You

Find the best doctor for a PTA test near me. Call us to book an appointment via 0321-8455203. Audiology Consultants is easily accessible for Lahore residents in areas like Gulberg, Jail Road, Liberty Market, and more. We have the latest medical tech, ensuring you receive accurate and reliable testing.

Pure Tone Audiometry Test Price in Pakistan

PTA test price in Pakistan normally range from PKR 1000 to 2000. Costs may vary based on location (higher in major cities), clinic, and audiologist experience.

FAQ

A Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) test is the most common hearing test used to measure auditory sensitivity. It also evaluates your ability to hear sounds at different pitches, or frequencies.

This PTA test is conducted to:

  • Assess hearing sensitivity.
  • Diagnose hearing loss.
  • Monitor changes in hearing over time.
  • Evaluate hearing before prescribing hearing aids or other treatments.

The pure tone audiometry test usually takes about 30–60 minutes to complete.

After the PTA test, your audiologist will review the results with you and discuss any findings. They may recommend further testing or treatment options, such as hearing aids or assistive listening devices.