An Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a type of test that uses small sensors attached to the scalp to measure the electrical activity of the brain. This can help doctors diagnose epilepsy and other brain disorders.
The EEG labs at Lions Gate Hospital provides support for inpatient and outpatient electrophysiological, diagnostic and consultative services contributing to the accurate diagnosis and care of a variety of neurophysiological diseases for residents of the North Shore and Coastal Community of care. Our team of specialists includes neurologists, electromyography (EMG) technologists, electroencephalogram technologists, and dedicated clerical staff.
What to expect
Discs will be attached to your scalp using a special adhesive. After the sensors are attached, an EEG test can take between 60 to 120 minutes to complete depending on the type of EEG test you are receiving.
How to access
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Check eligibility
We serve patients in the Vancouver Coastal Health region (Richmond, Vancouver, and Coastal communities – North and West Vancouver, Sea to Sky highway, Sunshine Coast and BC's Central Coast). Priority will be given to Coastal community patients.
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Get a referral
- A physician referral is required. Download the EEG referral form.
- Please indicate if an interpreter is required.
Parking and transportation
There are two levels of hourly pay parking available on the hospital grounds, 15th street entrance. There is also 2 hour of metered parking on the street around the perimeter of the hospital.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
