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What You Should Know
If you are scheduled to take the OAI, you should arrive approximately 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment and check in with Outpatient Registration. This area is located on the first floor of the Medical Center behind the Information Desk in the main lobby. The test will take approximately 15 minutes.
During the test, a small probe is placed in your ear canal and two different tones are sent out from the probe. A healthy and properly functioning cochlear will "echo" a response to the different tones. If a response is not given, the cochlear function is questioned. Usually this test is used in conjunction with other tests to evaluate the entire auditory system.
After the test is completed, a comprehensive report with the audiologists' impressions and recommendations will be sent to the referring physician.
A physician's order is required. Orders can be faxed to Cardiopulminary Services at (419) 226-9535 or sent to the test with you.
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More Information Audiology Department: (419)-226-9341 Central Scheduling: (419) 226-9056 |
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Map & Directions |
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Rita's Medical Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |