Nerve Conduction Velocity Test (NCV)

A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) study measures nerve function by testing the speed of signals through nerves. Any neuropsychological disturbance will be detected using a small amount of electrical stimulation applied to a patient’s arms and legs. The test may also be used to evaluate diseases of nerves or muscles. An NCV test shows the condition of the best surviving nerve fibers. Family Diagnostics provides the equipment and the staff to perform the NCV test.

Conditions for NCV test:

• Paresthesia (numbness, tingling sensations) in hands and/or arms
• Paresthesia (numbness, tingling sensations) in feet and/or legs
• Pain in hands and/or arms
• Pain in legs and/or feet
• Neck pain
• Lower back pain
• Diabetes (test will help to complete your PQRS measures)
• Weakness sensations in hands and/or legs
• Burning and/or cold sensations in hands and/or feet