Table 1. Comparison of methods of functional assessment of hearing in small mammals.

Suitability as a test for:	ABR	Startle	OAE	MEMR	Tymp	ECoG	EP
Middle Ear Conductive HL	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
IHC dysfunction	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
OHC dysfunction	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
SV dysfunction	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Inner Ear developmental problems	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Age-Related HL	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Involves other neural systems	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Assessment of cochlear sensitivity	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Assessment of CAS function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
High-Throughput	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No