T.O.V.A (Attention Deficit Disorder Testing)

T.O.V.A. stands for "Test of Variables of Attention." The T.O.V.A. test is an easily administered, visual, continuous performance test designed for use in the diagnosis and monitoring of medication of children and adults with attention deficit disorders. This non-language based, fixed-interval, computerized test has three parts to it. The total time needed for this test is approximately two and one half hours.

You or your child will participate in a pre-test that will last approximately 30 minutes. At the completion of the pretest, you or your child may be administered a prescribed dosage of Ritalin™ (as recommended by your doctor). There will then be a 90-minute break, during which time the patient is free to leave the office. The patient will return for the post-test that again will take approximately 30 minutes. Your doctor will review with you the results of the test at your next visit.

To prepare for the test:

The patient should not take their prescribed Ritalin™ or Adderall™ the day of the test.
The patient should not take any cold/flu medications on the day of the test, unless prescribed by your doctor. Please call the day before the test if your child is on prescribed medications for a cold, flu, or other viruses.
If the patient is having fasting lab work earlier in the day, please bring a snack so the medication is not taken on an empty stomach.