The beep hearing test (pure-tone audiometry) is a type of hearing assessment used to determine the quietest sounds heard at various pitches or frequencies.
Interpretations are based on tests conducted in accordance with WHO guidelines, using a threshold of 40dB and a minimum of four test frequencies: 500 kHz, 1000 kHz, 2000 kHz, and 4000 kHz.
Questionnaire
This health category includes questionnaire data on existing hearing problems.
Measurements
Mandatory: Audio screen result. It is optional to upload a PDF copy of the beep test report.
If the client has an existing hearing problem, an active ear or respiratory infection, or has been exposed to loud noise, input for the audio screen result is not displayed.
Non-mandatory: N/A
Laboratory
Mandatory: N/A
Non-mandatory: N/A
Interpretations
Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and physical measurements.
🟢 Green flag: Indicates the audio screen result was a pass.
🟡 Amber flag: Indicates the audio screen result was a fail.
🔵 Blue flag: Indicates an audio screen was not performed.
This health category is designed for general health assessment purposes to determine whether further evaluation by a healthcare professional is necessary.
It is not intended for use in a formal health surveillance programme.