Nerve conduction studies and EMG (electromyography) testing investigate disease and injuries to the nerves and muscles, including neuropathy (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy), myopathy and neuromuscular junction disorders.
Services provided:
- Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
- EMG
- Single-fibre EMG
- Repetitive nerve stimulation
Referrals
Neurophysiology referral forms are preferred and are available via the Peninsula Health webpage.
Referrals should be faxed directly to the Neurophysiology Department:
Fax: (03) 9125 9878
Categories for appointment
| Clinical Description | Estimated Wait Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Inpatient referrals Urgent referrals | Triaged by neurologist and booked into first available appointment |
| Category 2 | All other conditions – Focal neuropathy – Plexopathy of unclear cause – Suspected peripheral neuropathy | Next available appointment, up to 7 months |
| Emergency | Rapidly progressive neurological symptoms leading to weakness or imbalance | Refer to emergency department |
Eligibility criteria
- Patients aged over 18
- Patients must be referred by a doctor
- Peninsula Health Catchment preferred
Exclusion criteria
- Patients aged under 18
- Services provided at Monash Children’s Hospital or The Royal Children’s Hospital
- Patients requiring small-fibre neuropathy testing
- Limited services might be available at sites such as St. Vincent’s Hospital
Alternate referral options for NCS and EMG:
Private services, such as Frankston Neurology
Other information
Referral should be faxed directly to the department by the referring doctor so it may be submitted for triage. Patients are not immediately booked in for appointments due to extensive waitlists. It may take up to two months before notification of an appointment is made. Patients will be notified of an appointment via SMS, phone call, or letter.
Make a referral
All referrals to this clinic must contain the following information.
Referral: Date of referral, Clinic name, Referring practitioner, Provider Number, Referrer’s signature.
Patient Demographic: Full name, Date of birth, Postal address, Contact numbers, Medicare Number, Interpreter required.
Clinical: Reason for referral, Duration of symptoms, Management to date, Possible diagnosis and/or injury, Past medical history, Current medications