Home sleep apnea tests are performed at home, using sensors that you will apply yourself. These devices are designed to be comfortable and easy to use without special training.
For some types of testing, you will need to come into the Sleep Lab and spend the night instead of sleeping at home. For MSLT testing, you will need to stay all night and all the next day For sleep testing in the Sleep Lab, we typically apply sensors to your head, face, chest and legs. They aren’t painful. You may notice some mild skin irritation from the sensor adhesives, but this is uncommon. Please tell us if you are allergic to any adhesives.
Throughout the night, we’ll monitor your breathing and vital signs from an adjacent control room. We’ll also make sure you’re comfortable.
After an overnight study, you can leave between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. If you are having a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) day study, you’ll leave between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.