Home-based Sleep Study
Download a referral formA comprehensive sleep study performed in the comfort of your own home. This study captures most of the physiological parameters as would be captured in a hospital / laboratory-based sleep study, and can be used to diagnose a range of sleep disorders.
A home-based sleep study is often the most affordable and convenient way to have your test. and being in your own natural environment, often the most reflective of your normal night's sleep.
Duration of Test
45min appointment to apply the equipment (typically booked late in the afternoon between 3pm and 4pm)
You will be required to return the equipment the next morning. If you are unable to do this please discuss this with the team at the time of booking.
Requirements
To qualify for the Medicare rebate, you will require a referral from your GP. You will additionally need to meet specific criteria upon completion of two basic questionnaires.
These questionnaires are on our referral form (add link) and can be completed with your GP. If you do not meet the specific criteria, you will require a consultation with a sleep and respiratory physician. After you have acquired your referral. Should you not meet these requirements, we can arrange a consultation with one of our partnering sleep physicians prior to your sleep study.
Additional information:
Given this test is unsupervised, there is a risk that some sensors may detach during the night, reducing the accuracy of the test. This test is typically used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea in patients that have a moderate to high pre-test probability for the condition. To find out your likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnoea, you can take our quick OSA Risk Assessment test by clicking here
The downloadable patient information printout below instructs you on how to prepare for your home sleep study.
The downloadable setup instructions printout below instructs you on what you need to do the night of your home sleep study.
HOME SLEEP STUDY PATIENT PREPARATION
The downloadable setup instructions printout below instructs you on what you need to do the night of your home sleep study.
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME SLEEP STUDY PATIENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
