Quick Answer
The study is performed and interpreted at both CNS offices, in laboratories holding AANEM accreditation independently: 7751 W. Flamingo Road, Suite A-100, Las Vegas NV 89147 and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson NV 89012. A consultation and a study can happen at one address, and a repeat is comparable when performed at the same laboratory.
Part ofThis guide sits beneath emg and nerve conduction studies, which covers the study itself, how it is performed and what the report should contain.
EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies →Key Takeaways
- Both offices carry a full accredited electrodiagnostic laboratory rather than one referring to the other.
- A consultation and a study can happen at one address instead of two journeys.
- A repeat study is interpretable only against the first, and that comparison is strongest from one laboratory.
- Technique, electrode placement and limb temperature all affect the numbers, which is why consistency matters.
- For a single study with no expectation of repeating, choose whichever office you can be seen at soonest.
Electromyography
Electromyography and nerve conduction studies are electrodiagnostic tests that measure how well nerves conduct signals and how muscles respond. Together they show whether nerve or muscle damage is present, where it is, and how severe.
What proximity buys for this particular study
Distance matters more for electrodiagnostic testing than for a one-off consultation, and for a specific reason rather than a general one.
Comparability of a repeat
A repeat study months or years later is interpretable only against the measurements from the first, and that comparison is strongest when both come from the same laboratory on the same equipment under the same standard. Technique, electrode placement and limb temperature all affect the numbers, so a comparison spanning two organisations introduces variables that weaken it. For a progressive condition, that comparison is frequently the most useful information available, which makes staying with one laboratory worth more than a marginally shorter drive.
One address rather than two journeys
Both offices carry a full accredited electrodiagnostic laboratory rather than one referring to the other, so a consultation and a study can happen at the same address. The alternative arrangement, more locations with testing concentrated at one, produces a shorter first appointment and a separate journey for every study, which is more travel overall.
Where the drive genuinely does not matter
For a single study with no expectation of repeating it, choose whichever office you can be seen at soonest. Availability differs between the two week to week and both are equipped identically, so insisting on the closer one can cost weeks for nothing. The honest position is that proximity matters for the second study more than the first.
| Also considered | How it is distinguished |
|---|---|
| MRI | Imaging shows structure; electrodiagnostic testing shows function, which is why a normal MRI can accompany an abnormal study. |
| Nerve ultrasound | Adds anatomical detail at a suspected entrapment site; it complements rather than replaces conduction testing. |
| Blood testing | Identifies causes such as diabetes or B12 deficiency once nerve damage is confirmed. |
| Autonomic and small-fibre testing | Used where burning and temperature symptoms dominate and standard conduction studies are normal. |
What the appointment involves
01
What brings people in
A referral to find out whether nerve or muscle damage is present, or to confirm a suspected entrapment before surgery.
02
What the evaluation settles
Whether conduction is measurably abnormal, which nerves and roots are involved, the severity, and whether the process is focal or generalised.
03
What you leave with
A graded, quantified report interpreted by the neurologist who performed the study, in an AANEM-accredited laboratory.
No sedation, no fasting, no driver
Eat normally and take your usual medications. Avoid lotions and oils on the skin, since they interfere with electrode contact. Disclose blood thinners, a bleeding disorder, or any implanted cardiac or neurostimulation device, because each changes how the study is set up. Wear or bring clothing that allows access to the limb being studied.
What it feels like, described honestly
The nerve conduction pulses feel like a brief electrical tap or a snap, strong enough to make the muscle twitch and over in an instant. The needle examination is a fine electrode rather than an injection and involves no fluid; most patients describe pressure and a brief ache rather than sharp pain. Neither is comfortable and both are brief, and being told that in advance is more useful than reassurance.
Duration and afterwards
Twenty minutes to around ninety, depending on how many nerves and muscles the question requires. Ordinary activity resumes immediately and no driver is needed. Occasional brief muscle soreness at needle sites, which settles within a day.
Performed and interpreted here
At both offices, in laboratories holding AANEM accreditation independently, and by the physician performing the study rather than read later from a technician’s output. That matters because an early finding frequently indicates which additional nerve or muscle to examine, and that adaptive step is what turns an ambiguous result into an answer obtained the same day. Detail is on the accreditation page.
The first 30, 60 and 90 days
Step 1
First visit
History and neurological examination, a review of records and prior imaging, and a decision on which studies are actually indicated. You leave with the plan, not just a referral.
Step 2
Within 30 days
Indicated in-office studies are performed and interpreted by the neurologist who ordered them, in our AANEM-accredited laboratories. Results are explained in plain language.
Step 3
60 to 90 days
Follow-up to judge whether the plan is working, adjust it, and coordinate with your referring clinician. Where a diagnosis needs time to confirm, this is where it is revisited.
Attending from Your Area
There are two offices, both in the Las Vegas valley: 7751 W. Flamingo Road on the west side and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson to the southeast. Both carry all six in-office studies and hold the same records. Say where you are travelling from and the team will advise from your actual starting point.
Referred for nerve or muscle testing?
No sedation, no fasting, no driver. Ask for the study to be graded rather than only named.
The Bottom Line
Both offices do the whole study, so choose on the drive for a one-off and stay with one laboratory for anything repeating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an EMG hurt?
The nerve conduction pulses feel like a brief electrical tap strong enough to make the muscle twitch, over in an instant. The needle examination uses a fine electrode rather than an injection and involves no fluid; most patients describe pressure and a brief ache rather than sharp pain. Neither is comfortable and both are brief.
Do I need to prepare or bring a driver?
No sedation and no fasting, so no driver is needed and you can drive yourself home. Eat normally and take usual medications. Avoid lotions and oils on the skin, and disclose blood thinners, a bleeding disorder or any implanted cardiac or neurostimulation device. Wear or bring clothing that allows easy access to the arms and legs.
How long does it take?
Twenty minutes to around ninety, depending on how many nerves and muscles the clinical question requires. The study is planned as it proceeds rather than following a fixed protocol, so the duration reflects what the findings call for. Allowing a little more time in your day than the estimate avoids feeling rushed at the end.
What is the difference between the two halves?
Nerve conduction measures speed and amplitude along a nerve, separating a demyelinating or compressive process from fibre loss. Needle electromyography samples muscle activity and distinguishes weakness from interrupted nerve supply from weakness caused by muscle disease. Most clinical questions need both halves, which is why they are performed at the same visit.
What should the report contain?
Which nerves and muscles were examined, the actual measurements, the comparison against reference values appropriate to your age and height, the pattern, a localisation, and an interpretation against the clinical question. A conclusion without measurements cannot be compared against a later study. Ask for a copy for your own records.
Who performs and reads it?
The physician performing the study also interprets it, at both offices, in laboratories holding AANEM accreditation independently. That matters because an early finding often indicates which additional nerve or muscle to examine, and a fixed technician protocol loses that step. It is also why the study can be extended on the day rather than rebooked.
Which office should I use?
Whichever is the shorter drive for a single study, since both carry a full accredited laboratory. For a study likely to be repeated, staying with one office keeps the comparison consistent. Both laboratories hold their accreditation independently, and neither office sends its testing elsewhere to be performed or to be interpreted by someone else.
Which CNS office will be nearer to me?
There are two, both in the Las Vegas valley: West Flamingo Road on the west side and West Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson to the southeast. Say where you are travelling from on the booking call and the team will advise from your actual starting point rather than from a map, since route matters more than straight-line distance.
Does it matter which one I choose?
Both are fully equipped with all six in-office studies and both hold the same records, so neither refers testing to the other and moving between them restarts nothing. Where care runs across repeated visits the shorter drive compounds over years, so it is worth choosing on journey time rather than on anything else.
What should I wear or bring?
Clothing that allows easy access to the arms and legs, or expect to change. No fasting and no sedation, so eat normally, take your usual medications and drive yourself home. Avoid lotions and oils on the skin. Disclose blood thinners, a bleeding disorder, or an implanted cardiac or neurostimulation device beforehand.
How this page was sourced
Practice facts come from Clinical Neurology Specialists directly: that the study is performed and interpreted within the practice at both offices, that both electrodiagnostic laboratories hold AANEM accreditation independently, and that the practice was the first physician-owned outpatient EDX laboratory in Nevada to reach exemplary status. Clinical context is sourced to the organisations listed below.
No reference values, latency thresholds or severity cut-offs are published, because they vary by nerve, age, height and limb temperature and a reader comparing their own report against an inapplicable figure would be misled. Sensations are described as typical and vary between individuals. No outcome is promised. Scope is adults 18 and older.
Change log
- 2026-07-28 — page published; clinical content reviewed.
- 2026-07-28 — last reviewed against AAN, AANEM and NINDS guidance; internal links and schema verified.
- Review cadence: quarterly, or sooner if guidance changes.
How to cite this page
Clinical Neurology Specialists. “EMG test near me.” Reviewed 2026-07-28. https://www.cnsnevada.com/diagnostic-testing/emg-nerve-conduction-study/emg-test-near-me/
References
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine — laboratory accreditation and electrodiagnostic study standards.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association — patient information across neuromuscular disorders.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — the reference catalogue of nervous-system disorders.
This page is for general information about a Clinical Neurology Specialists office and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. It does not create a physician-patient relationship. Adults 18 and older. For an active stroke, a first-time or prolonged seizure, sudden severe headache, sudden weakness, sudden vision loss, or a head injury with loss of consciousness, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.