Neuro diagnostics (EMG and EEG)

Referring a Patient

A completed EMG or EEG requisition form must be completed by a physician for patients to be referred for neuro diagnostic testing at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Please ensure the requisition form includes the referring physician’s information and signature, patient information, patient’s clinical history and reason for referral.

To obtain a copy of the requisition forms, visit the referral and consent forms page. Physician offices can fax a patient requisition form to 905-883-0772.

How do I prepare for my EEG?

Patients will receive a reminder notification a few days prior to your scheduled appointment. Please ensure you confirm or cancel through the automated system.

Patients are advised by the Patient Scheduling Office to arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment time.

• A reminder, Mackenzie Health is a scent-free environment.
• Please ensure you have clean and dry hair free of any styling products.

To reschedule an appointment, please call 905-883-1212 ext. 2004 or 905-882-4554 ext. 2004.

On average, EEG tests take approximately 60 minutes.

How do I prepare for my EMG?

Patients will receive a reminder notification a few days prior to your scheduled appointment. Please ensure you confirm or cancel through the automated system.

Patients are advised by the Patient Scheduling Office to arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment time.

Prior to arriving for your appointment, please ensure:

• Skin is clean and dry without lotions, oils or creams
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing
• Eat and drink as normal
• Take ALL medications as usual unless otherwise advised by your physician
• A reminder, Mackenzie Health is a scent-free environment.

To reschedule an appointment, please call 905-883-1212 ext. 2004 or 905-882-4554 ext. 2004.

How long will an EMG Take?

Please expect to be at the hospital for up to 2 hours.

What do I need to do the day of the appointment?

Please ensure you bring with you a valid health card.

During peak hours, parking can take longer than expected. Please allow yourself extra time to accommodate this. Alternate options are to take public transit or get dropped off by a family member or friend.  Click here for more information on parking services.

Check in at Patient Registration located in C-Wing Level 2 (between the C-wing, main lobby and D-wing Emergency entrance).

Online convenience with MyChart

What will I have online access to?

If you sign up for MyChart, you will have online access to:

• Check in online 7 days prior to your next appointment using our eCheck-In* service
• View past and upcoming appointments
• View preparation instructions for upcoming appointments
• Complete pre-visit questionnaires*
• Cancel appointments*
• Update your demographics at any time (includes address, phone number, family physician, and more)
• View lab and test results
• View and share Diagnostic images including X-rays, ultrasounds, CTs, MRI and more
• Clinical notes on your care and treatment
• Track your health*
• Access your list of conditions or medical concerns diagnosed at Mackenzie Health as well as your prescribed medications and known allergies

*Available for select clinics

You can register for MyChart when scheduling an appointment or you can self-sign up online at mychart.mackenziehealth.ca.

How do I complete a pre-visit questionnaire?

Should you be required to complete a questionnaire before your visit, these can be accessed in MyChart through the Health Tab then clicking on Questionnaires.  Here you will see a list of questionnaires to be completed along with their due dates, which is typically the date of your upcoming appointment.

Map to Patient Registration: