What are the indications for conducting the sNCT/CPT examination?
The CPT/sNCT test is indicated in any patient with a presumptive diagnosis of sensory nerve dysfunction. Peripheral sensory nerve impairments have four major categories: poly-neuropathy, radiculopathy, compressive neuropathy and focal nerve lesions. The sNCT test is used to identify and localize areas of abnormal function, to determine the severity of the abnormality and to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, guiding and evaluating treatment. The following is a partial list of those conditions associated with neuropathology that may be evaluated by the CPT/sNCT evaluation: Metabolic: Uremic, hepatic, thyroid related, diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Compressive or Traumatic: Carpal and tarsal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, brachial plexopathy, radiculopathy, vibration neuropathy and focal nerve lesions. Toxic: Ethanol, heavy metals (such as lead), arsenic, acryl-amide, organophosphate (pesticides), PCBs, trichloroethane, organic solvents and antineoplastic chemotherapeutic
