About This Test
EMG + NCV Facial testing evaluates the facial nerves and muscles responsible for expressions, eye blinking, chewing, and overall facial movement. NCV testing measures the speed and strength of electrical signals traveling through the facial nerves, while EMG assesses the electrical activity in facial muscles at rest and during voluntary movement. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as Bell’s palsy, facial nerve paralysis, trigeminal nerve disorders, hemifacial spasm, and post-surgical nerve injury. It helps determine whether the weakness or paralysis originates from a nerve lesion, muscle disorder, or underlying neurological condition. The facial EMG can also detect synkinesis, a condition where nerves regrow improperly causing uncoordinated movements. Early and accurate diagnosis through EMG + NCV Facial helps guide treatments such as physiotherapy, medication, or surgical intervention. The procedure is minimally invasive and provides detailed insight into facial nerve integrity.
Home Collection
✗ Not Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
1. No special requirements.
2. Patient may feel some pain of needle pricks / current stimulation
3. Apply no body lotion.
4. Bring old record.
5. Patient required to lie down with no movement .
6.Following directions of applying force in opposite direction is important for test. So it is not possible in small children who can not follow directions. Similarly it is not possible after oral / IV sedation.
7. wearing loose clothes.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Electrophysiology Study checks electrical signals in the heart to detect rhythm problems.
Patients with unexplained palpitations, fainting or irregular heartbeat.
Yes, it is done in a cardiac lab by specialists.
Most patients go home the same day or next day.
It is generally safe when performed by trained cardiologists.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
