In Lab Sleep Study
An in-lab sleep study, is a non-invasive, comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. The in-lab sleep study records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study. This clinician-administered study tests for various sleep disorders including Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and Circadian Shift Work Disorder.
We understand that sleeping away from the comforts of home can be difficult. This is why we do our best to make your overnight stay as comfortable as possible.
At Home Sleep Study
A home sleep apnea test is a very simplified breathing monitor that tracks your breathing, oxygen levels, and breathing effort while worn. It does not fully capture what is monitored with an overnight sleep study. Overnight sleep studies give a more thorough assessment of sleep issues. They are attended by a sleep technologist and capture many more signals, including brainwaves for sleep, muscle tone, and leg movements. For individuals with certain heart, breathing, or neuromuscular problems, an overnight sleep study at a sleep center may be better.
You may have other Sleep issues…
Not all sleep disorders are caused by breathing trouble. If your symptoms persist, you might not have apnea. Other common sleep issues that don’t affect the airways include movement disorders that cause nighttime restlessness or narcolepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the body’s sleep-wake cycles and causes excessive sleepiness. Your physician can work with you to pinpoint the cause.