1. Pure-Tone Audiometry: This test measures your hearing sensitivity at different frequencies (pitch) and intensities (loudness). You will wear headphones or earplugs and listen for faint tones at different frequencies.

2. Speech Audiometry: This evaluates your ability to understand speech. You might be asked to repeat words or sentences spoken at different volumes and levels of background noise.

3. Middle Ear Testing: This assesses the function of your middle ear and eardrum. Tests like tympanometry and acoustic reflex tests provide information about how sound travels through the ear canal and middle ear.

4. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: This test assesses the function of the tiny hair cells in your inner ear (cochlea) by measuring the sounds they produce in response to external sounds.

5. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test: This test measures the electrical activity of the auditory nerve and brainstem in response to sound stimuli. It’s often used for newborns or individuals who can’t participate in other tests.

6. Immittance Testing: This includes tests like tympanometry, which measures the movement of the eardrum in response to pressure changes, and acoustic reflex tests, which measure the reflexive contraction of middle ear muscles in response to sound.

7. Pure-Tone Threshold Search: In this test, the audiologist will gradually adjust the sound frequency and intensity to find the quietest sound you can hear at different frequencies.

These tests help audiologists diagnose hearing loss, determine the type and degree of hearing loss, and recommend appropriate interventions such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, or medical treatment, depending on the results. It’s important to undergo regular hearing tests, especially if you suspect any hearing difficulties or as a part of routine health check-ups. If you’re considering a hearing test, it’s advisable to consult with a qualified audiologist