Which tuning forks should I use for Weber and Rinne tests?

The Weber test is generally conducted using a tuning fork with a frequency of 256 Hz. Our model number 500256 will provide the appropriate frequency for this type of test. Activate the tuning fork (as described further in this FAQ) and place the base of the tuning fork over thin skin that is in contact with bone, equidistant from both ears to perform the test.
 
The Rinne test requires a tuning fork with a frequency of 256 Hz, and our model number 500256 is recommended for this type of test. As with the Weber test, the tuning fork is activated and in the case of the Rinne test the handle is placed behind each ear and then held next to the ear to allow the patient to determine how the sounds were transmitted during the test.
 
For more information on the proper selection of tuning forks for these tests, refer to this white paper: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK231/