Diagnostic hearing test

Missing words in conversation? Get a full hearing test.

A complete diagnostic assessment across the speech range — not a screening. You leave knowing what your hearing is doing and what, if anything, to do about it.

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45 minutes

One appointment

$125

All inclusive

No referral

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A patient watching her ear canal on the video otoscope screen
Yassin El-leissy, clinical audiologist

Yassin El-leissy

Clinical audiologist · MClinAud, BSc, AudA

A patient watching her ear canal on the video otoscope screen
Yassin El-leissy, clinical audiologist

Yassin El-leissy

Clinical audiologist · MClinAud, BSc, AudA

How it works

What happens in the appointment

History and ear check

A short conversation about what you have noticed, then a video otoscope look at both ears. Wax is cleared first if it would affect the results.

Air and bone conduction

Tones are presented across the speech frequencies to map the quietest level you can hear, and to separate inner-ear from middle-ear causes.

Speech testing

Words at conversational level, to measure how clearly you understand speech rather than just whether you detect sound.

Results and plan

Your audiogram is drawn up and explained on screen while you are still in the room, with a printed copy to take away.

Is it time?

Signs worth a test

Hearing usually changes slowly, so other people often notice first. If one or two of these sound familiar, a test gives you a clear answer.

  • Asking people to repeat themselves
  • Turning the TV up louder than others like
  • Struggling in restaurants and group conversation
  • Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears
  • Family mentioning your hearing
  • No test in the last few years, especially over 50

Pricing

One fee, results included

There is no separate reporting or interpretation fee. If a hearing aid trial follows, it is quoted after the test — never before.

Video otoscopy of both ears

Air, bone and speech testing

Printed audiogram to keep

Referral letter where needed

Full diagnostic hearing test

$125

Gladstone Park or Glenroy · 45 minutes

Hearing test at home

$180

Your home or aged care residence · northern suburbs · travel included

FAQs

Common questions

Do I need a GP referral?

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can book a hearing test directly.

No. You can book a hearing test directly.

Is it claimable?

Is it claimable?

Extras cover often rebates diagnostic audiology, depending on your fund. An itemised receipt is issued on the day.

Extras cover often rebates diagnostic audiology, depending on your fund. An itemised receipt is issued on the day.

What if you find wax?

What if you find wax?

It is discussed before anything else happens — a blocked canal invalidates the test, so removal is usually done first.

It is discussed before anything else happens — a blocked canal invalidates the test, so removal is usually done first.

Will I be sold a hearing aid?

Will I be sold a hearing aid?

No. LAC is independent, and plenty of tests end with no device recommended at all.

No. LAC is independent, and plenty of tests end with no device recommended at all.

Book a hearing test

Assessments run seven days, including evenings.

Or call the clinic

Or call the clinic

0424 338 119

Open seven days, 9am–7:30pm

Open seven days, 9am–7:30pm