We're moving! Our Thomastown location is relocating to Lalor starting on 9th December, 2024. Click here for details.We're moving! Our Thomastown location is relocating to Lalor starting on 9th December, 2024. Click here for details.
With over 30 years of service in Victoria, Sleepscope is committed to providing personalised, top-quality care. We have a team of highly qualified specialists, deeply rooted in the community who are dedicated to delivering comprehensive sleep and respiratory solutions. Using advanced diagnostics and innovative treatment approaches, we ensure each patient receives the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and health goals.
We have:
More than 5,000 home sleep tests per year, offering convenience and comfort to patients.
A multidisciplinary team of over 9 sleep and respiratory physicians, each with an average of 10+ years of experience and 15+ technicians.
Over 2,000 individualised treatment strategies designed annually for conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and chronic respiratory disorders.
4 hours before the test: Airomir, Asmol, Brezhaer, Bricanyl & Ventolin, unless absolutely necessary.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing that doesn’t restrict your breathing.
Avoid smoking for at least 6 hours before the test.
Refrain from drinking alcohol for at least 4 hours before the test.
Don’t eat a large meal within 2 hours of your test, as this can make it harder to breathe deeply.
Avoid intense exercise for at least 1 hour before your appointment.
Let us know if you’ve recently had:
Eye, chest, brain or abdominal surgery (within the last 4 weeks).
Chest pain, a recent heart attack, or an unstable heart condition.
Active tuberculosis (TB) or a respiratory infection like a cold or the flu.
A bulging blood vessel (aneurysm) in your chest, abdomen, or brain.
Sinus or middle ear surgery or infection (within 1 week).
Following these steps will help ensure your test provides the most accurate results. If you’re unsure about your medications or any of the guidelines, contact your Sleepscope beforehand for clarification.
To ensure the test goes smoothly, here are some tips:
Don’t apply any creams, moisturisers, or makeup on the day of the test.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes to sleep.
Remove any nail polish, acrylic, or gel from your index finger so the oxygen sensor can detect signals properly.
Take a shower before coming to the clinic.
Using public transport is not recommended.
There is a $100 administrative fee for the test and a $50 security deposit, which will be refunded when the equipment is returned on time and in good condition.
Note: Visitors are not allowed in the appointment room, including family, children, or friends. However, language interpreters are allowed if needed.
After the Appointment
Please return the monitoring device to the clinic by 10 am the next morning. If you cannot make it, let your sleep technician know, and they will help you arrange a suitable time for return.