Nerve Conduction Study — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Screening

A nerve conduction study of the median nerve at the wrist, used to confirm and grade the compression behind carpal tunnel syndrome. £405 all-inclusive · physiologist-reported · CQC-regulated.

Referral-based — our team confirms your appointment once your referral is triaged

Request this test — £405 WhatsApp us

~30 minappointment

Well-toleratedno needles

Physiologistreported

£405all-inclusive

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

✓CQC Regulated

★★★★★4.88/5 on Doctify · 700+ verified reviews

✓Consultant-reported

✓Free onsite parking

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

Numbness or tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers

The classic carpal tunnel distribution, often worse at night or first thing in the morning.

Weak grip or dropping objects

Difficulty gripping, opening jars or holding onto things can point to median nerve compression affecting hand muscles.

Confirming a diagnosis before treatment

A clear result helps your clinician decide between splinting, a steroid injection or surgical referral.

£405 · ~30 min appointment · physiologist-reported

Referral-based · free onsite parking

Request this test — £405

A Clinical Physiologist carries out your nerve conduction study using portable equipment. The whole appointment takes around 30 minutes.

Small electrodes attached

Adhesive surface electrodes are placed on your hand, wrist and forearm — this is painless to attach.

Brief electrical pulses

Small, well-tolerated electrical pulses stimulate the median nerve. You'll feel a brief tingle or twitch, not pain.

Conduction measured

The physiologist measures how fast and how strongly the signal travels across your wrist, comparing it with normal values and often with other nerves.

Preparing for your appointment

Before you come in

Keep your hands warm before and during the testNo body lotion or moisturiser on the dayTell us about any pacemaker or implanted deviceTell us about any bleeding disorderTake your usual medication as normal

Cold hands can slow nerve conduction and affect your result, so please keep warm on the way in. This is a physiologist-led service — reports are reviewed and issued by a Band 8 Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology.

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 nerve conduction study

The Clinical Physiologist team carries out your test onsite using portable nerve conduction equipment.

4. Physiologist report

Your result is reviewed and issued by a Band 8 Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology, and sent to your referring clinician.

Request this test — £405

Unit 3, The Courtyard, Reddicap Trading Estate, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU

Comparison Table
Investigation	Duration	Best for	Price
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Screening	~30 min appointment	Numbness and tingling in the thumb, index and middle fingers	£405
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Screening	~30 min appointment	Numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers	£405
Peripheral Neuropathy Screening	~30 min appointment	Widespread numbness, tingling or weakness in the hands or feet	£405

Browse all neurophysiology investigations at The Vesey →

Read all reviews on Doctify →

What is a nerve conduction study for carpal tunnel syndrome?

A nerve conduction study measures how well and how quickly electrical signals travel along the median nerve at the wrist. It's used to confirm and grade carpal tunnel syndrome — compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.

Do I need a referral?

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 painful?

No, not in the way a needle test is. You'll feel brief, well-tolerated tingling or muscle twitches as small electrical pulses stimulate the nerve, but there are no needles involved and no lasting discomfort.

How should I prepare?

Keep your hands warm before and during the test, as cold hands can slow nerve conduction and affect the result. Avoid body lotion or moisturiser on the day, and let the team know if you have a pacemaker, another implanted device or a bleeding disorder. Take your usual medication as normal.

What happens during the appointment?

Small adhesive electrodes are placed on your hand, wrist and forearm, which is completely painless. The physiologist then applies brief, well-tolerated electrical pulses to stimulate the median nerve — you'll feel a tingle or twitch, not pain — and measures how fast and how strongly the signal travels across your wrist, comparing it with normal values and often with other nerves.

Who reports the result?

This is a physiologist-led service. Your result is reviewed and issued by a Band 8 Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology, rather than a consultant, and the report is sent to your referring clinician.

What happens if the result is positive?

A positive result supports a referral back to your clinician to discuss treatment options — such as splinting, a steroid injection or a surgical referral. This test identifies and grades the nerve compression; it doesn't itself treat the condition.

Ready to arrange your carpal tunnel screening?

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