Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP)

Tests how sound signals travel from the ear, through the brainstem, to the brain — used to assess brainstem and hearing-nerve function. £405 all-inclusive · consultant-reported · CQC-regulated.

Referral-based — our team confirms your appointment once your referral is triaged
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~45 minappointment
Painlessnon-invasive
Consultantreported
£405all-inclusive

Medically reviewed by The Vesey clinical teamLast reviewed 9 September 2026CQC-registered

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When a BAEP test is used

This test is a sensible option if you recognise any of these.

Unexplained hearing changes or hearing loss

Where a cause hasn't yet been established and your clinician wants to check the hearing pathway.

Dizziness or balance problems with a suspected nerve cause

BAEP can help assess whether the brainstem hearing pathway is involved.

Investigating the hearing (auditory) nerve pathway

For example suspected acoustic neuroma, as part of a wider work-up.

£405 · ~45 min appointment · consultant-reported

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What happens during a BAEP test

A member of the neurophysiology team carries out your recording using portable evoked potential equipment. The whole appointment takes around 45 minutes.

Scalp electrodes attached

Small sensors are placed on your scalp and behind your ears — this is painless.

Clicking sounds through headphones

A series of soft clicking sounds is played through headphones or earphones, one ear at a time.

Response measured

The team measures the timing of the brainstem's electrical response at each relay point along the hearing pathway.

Preparing for your appointment

Before you come in

No special preparation needed for most patientsTell us about any hearing aids or significant hearing lossTake your usual medication as normal

Letting the team know about significant hearing loss beforehand helps them interpret your result accurately. Your recording is reviewed and reported by a Consultant Neurophysiologist.

How to get a BAEP test at The Vesey

1. Referral

Your GP or consultant refers you, confirming the clinical question — or request the test and we'll help arrange it.

2. Triage & scheduling

Our Clinical Physiologist team triages the referral, then our administration team contacts you to arrange a convenient appointment.

3. Your evoked potential study

Sergio Cerqueira, Clinical Physiologist, carries out your recording onsite using portable evoked potential equipment.

4. Consultant report

Your recording is reviewed and reported by Dr David Martín-López or Dr Omar Al-Khayatt, Consultant Neurophysiologist, and sent to your referring clinician.

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How it compares to our other evoked potential studies

Each evoked potential study tests a different sensory pathway — here's how they compare.

Comparison Table
InvestigationDurationBest forPrice
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)~45 min appointmentAssessing the sensory pathway and spinal cord£405
Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)~35 min appointmentAssessing the visual (optic nerve) pathway£405
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP)~45 min appointmentAssessing the hearing (auditory) and brainstem pathway£405

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Your questions, answered

What is a BAEP test?
A brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) test measures how sound signals travel from the ear, through the brainstem, to the brain. It's reviewed and reported by a Consultant Neurophysiologist.
Do I need a referral for a BAEP test?
Yes. This is a referral-based investigation, triaged by our Clinical Physiologist team before it's scheduled. Your GP or consultant can refer you, or you can request the test below and we'll help arrange the referral.
Is it uncomfortable?
No. There's no discomfort — you simply listen to soft clicking sounds through headphones while small scalp sensors record your brain's response.
How should I prepare?
No special preparation is needed for most patients. Let the team know before your appointment if you have any hearing aids or significant hearing loss, as this may affect the test. Take your usual medication as normal.
What happens during the appointment?
Small, painless sensors are placed on your scalp and behind your ears. A series of soft clicking sounds is then played through headphones or earphones, one ear at a time, while the team measures the timing of your brainstem's electrical response at each relay point along the hearing pathway.
Who reports the result?
Your recording is reviewed and reported by a Consultant Neurophysiologist, and the report is sent to your referring clinician.
What can a BAEP test show?
It can help show whether sound signals are travelling normally through the brainstem. It isn't a hearing test in the audiology sense — your consultant will interpret the result alongside your other results and clinical picture.

Ready to arrange your BAEP test?

Request the test below, or call us and our team will help arrange your referral. The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield.

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