BERA Test in Pune – Price, Procedure & Benefits

BERA Test in Pune – Price, Procedure & Benefits | VR Speech & Hearing Clinic

At VR Speech & Hearing Clinic, Pune, we provide advanced and reliable Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) testing for infants, children, and adults. Conducted by qualified audiologists using state-of-the-art equipment, the BERA test helps assess the hearing pathway from the ear to the brainstem—making it one of the most trusted tests for early identification of hearing issues.

✔ BERA Test Price in Pune: ₹4000

✔ Test Duration: Approximately 1 Hour

✔ Locations: Pune • Ahmednagar • Aurangabad


What is Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA)?

Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA)—also known as Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAEP), or Evoked Response Audiometry (ERA)—is a non-invasive test that evaluates how the auditory nerve and brainstem respond to sound.

During the test, sound stimuli are delivered through headphones, and small electrodes placed on the scalp measure the electrical waves generated by the auditory pathway. This helps detect hearing ability and identify any nerve-related or brainstem-related concerns.

It is especially useful when conventional behavioral audiometry is not possible—such as in newborns, infants, or children with developmental or behavioral challenges.


Why is the BERA Test Important?

BERA test is crucial because it helps:


Indications for BERA Test

I. BERA is recommended to:

  • Locate the site of hearing loss—from the vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII nerve) to the brainstem.

  • Perform hearing evaluation in children who cannot cooperate for routine audiometry (hyperactive, mentally challenged, autistic, or very young children).

  • Assess asymmetric hearing loss (greater hearing loss in one ear compared to the other).


II. BERA screening for high-risk infants:

The test is essential for newborns and infants with:

  • Family history of congenital hearing loss

  • Hyperbilirubinemia (high bilirubin levels)

  • Facial or cranial deformities

  • History of birth complications or head injury

  • Parental concerns about delayed speech or hearing behavior

Early identification ensures timely rehabilitation—improving communication, speech, and cognitive development.


Applications of BERA Test

BERA is widely used for various clinical and diagnostic purposes:

1. Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting

Accurate assessment of hearing thresholds in infants and young children who cannot respond behaviorally.

2. Cochlear Implant Evaluation

Used to assess candidacy and assist in the surgical planning for cochlear implants.

3. Detection of Retro-Cochlear Disorders

Helps identify lesions beyond the cochlea, such as:

  • Acoustic neuroma

  • Acoustic schwannoma

4. Newborn Hearing Screening

Reliable tool to confirm hearing status when the newborn fails initial screening tests.

5. Neurological Evaluation

Supports diagnosis of conditions like:

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Other demyelinating disorders

6. Surgical Monitoring

Used during procedures involving:

  • Facial nerve surgeries

  • Meniere’s disease treatments

  • Brainstem or ear surgeries


Why Choose VR Speech & Hearing Clinic for BERA Test in Pune?

  • Advanced diagnostic equipment

  • Highly trained audiologists

  • Child-friendly environment ideal for infant and pediatric testing

  • Accurate reporting for ENT doctors, pediatricians, and neurologists

  • Multi-city availability: Pune, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad


BERA Test Booking & Contact

To schedule your BERA test:

📍 VR Speech & Hearing Clinic – Pune
📞 7888181181

Book an appointment today for timely and accurate hearing evaluation.

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