Our Services
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Referral Requirements
Referrals are required from primary care physicians or other Children’s Hospital specialty services. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call our office.
Description of Services
Electroencephalography is performed on patients during both awake and sleep states with a testing duration of 1 to 1-1/2 hours. More prolonged EEGs can be done extending to 4, 8, 12 or 24 hours. Facilities are available for CCTV video EEG monitoring in the EEG laboratory and at the patient’s bedside; however, these tests must be prescheduled. Appointments can be made by calling Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Emergency and portable EEG services are available by contacting the EEG laboratory, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by contacting the hospital operator at 412-692-5325 for the technologist on call in the evening and on weekends.
