Sleep Studies

If your doctor suggests you undergo a sleep study, or polysomnography, you may be wondering what is involved in this test and what to expect. Often sleep disorders cannot be identified with a normal office visit, so your doctor will need to gather more conclusive evidence while you are asleep.

Our sleep centers offer:

• Over 35 years of sleep medicine experience
• Full service centers for all aspects of sleep care and disorders
• Testing six nights each week (Sunday-Friday)
• Daytime testing for shift workers
• Education about sleep disorders and prescribed treatment
• Licensed and registered staff, including five physicians who are board-certified in sleep medicine

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Patient Instructions for Studies at our Sleep Centers

Important information

• Arrive with clean and dry hair – no hair product, braids, weaves, sewn-in hair pieces or extensions.
• Remove all makeup. Washcloths and towels are available to remove any remaining makeup or lotion before the study begins.
• Bring pajamas or a t-shirt and shorts to sleep in. Do not wear silk, slippery pajamas or tight leggings. We will need to access your lower legs with monitoring devices.
• Do not bring jewelry or valuables.
• Pillows are provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own pillow and/or blanket.
• Remove acrylic, gel or heavily painted nail polish from one index finger for the oxygen sensor.

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Medication

• Please take your medication as prescribed by your physician. If your medications make it unsafe for you to drive, please do not take them until you are at the sleep lab.
• Please bring a snack if you need food with your bedtime medications.
• If you were prescribed a sleeping aid for the study, please do not take it until you are directed by your technician.
• Please bring all necessary diabetic supplies.
• We do not have any medications at the sleep lab.

Accommodations

All patients have a private bedroom and bathroom with a TV. We will ask that all TVs, cell phones and electronics be turned off by 11 p.m. If needed, one person may accompany you to the lab for the first hour. If you need a caregiver with you throughout the night or special accommodations, please make these requests when scheduling.

If you have been having trouble sleeping and your physician has recommended a sleep study, but your busy schedule has kept you from scheduling one, an at-home sleep study may be right for you.

At-home sleep studies give a clear picture of what is happening in your sleep while you are in the comfort of your own home. At-home sleep studies can give you a clear indicator of sleep apnea, but they can also give insight into other sleep-related issues like insomnia or narcolepsy. 

Why Choose an At-Home Sleep Study?

• Convenience. No need to spend the night in a sleep lab. Conduct the study in your own bed, on your own schedule.
• Comfort. Sleep in your own bed with minimal equipment. Our home sleep study kit is designed to be easy to use and non-intrusive.
• Cost-effective. Save on the costs associated with in-lab sleep studies. Our home sleep study is an affordable alternative without compromising on quality.

Get started today. Take the first step toward better sleep by talking with your primary care physician about a home sleep study.