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Hearing loss assessment

Diagnostic Speech Audiometry

A hearing test to assess your speech-processing abilities throughout the auditory system

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About hearing loss assessment

Speech audiometry helps to determine the degree and type of hearing loss a person has. It is used to assess your word recognition abilities, your level of discomfort or tolerance to speech stimuli and to determine the correct levels for any amplifying devices, such as hearing aids.

Need to know

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    The assessment will be conducted in two sound booths within our audiology suite. Your audiologist works from an audiometric equipment room, while you take the tests in our comfortable evaluation room. You will be need to sit in a booth with headphones on for two speech tests: Speech reception threshold (SRT). Your audiologist will ask you to repeat a list of words to determine how softly you are able to hear words. Word recognition ability. You will be asked to repeat words you hear through your headphones. Your audiologist will be measuring your clarity and ability to understand speech. The assessment will take 10 minutes.

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    Your audiologist will inform you how best to prepare for your test.

  • Afterwards icon plus

    The audiologist will share your test results with you when you've completed the tests. Your word recognition ability is typically measured as a percentage score. Your audiologist may want to book you in for a follow-up appointment to discuss your results and the best course of action to take for your individual case. You will be able to return home immediately after the test.
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Our consultants

We’re proud to work with leading experts across a range of medical, fields, whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion. 

Our locations

From diagnostic hearing tests to straightforward ear procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

  • The Lister Hospital Facility

    The Lister Hospital

    Chelsea Bridge Road

    London

    SW1W 8RH

    Appointments 020 7730 8298

  • The Portland Hospital

    The Portland Hospital

    205 - 209 Great Portland Street

    London

    W1W 5AH

    Children's enquiries 020 7390 8020
    Maternity enquiries 020 7390 6068
    Gynaecology enquiries 020 7390 6200

  • London Bridge Hospital Facility

    HCA UK at The Shard

    The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street

    London

    SE1 9BS

    Call 020 3131 6888

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We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.

020 7079 4344
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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.
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