Home-Based Sleep Study
Services
Indications
A home-based sleep study may be recommended if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- People have noticed that you stop breathing or choke while you're sleeping.
- You often feel tired or drowsy during the day.
- You regularly snore loudly.
- You have high blood pressure.
- You have diabetes.
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 35.
- You have other risk factors for heart disease.
What is a Home-Based Sleep Study?
A home-based sleep study is a simple, non-invasive test that monitors your breathing, heart rate, and body movements while you sleep in your own home. This test helps diagnose sleep conditions such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or insomnia. Doing the test at home allows you to follow your normal routine, so your doctor gets accurate information about your sleep patterns to help treat any sleep issues.
What Can I Expect During the Test?
Setting up the home-based sleep study usually takes about 15-30 minutes. Here’s what will happen:
1. A monitor will be placed around your chest, over your clothes, to track your breathing and heart rate.
2. Electrodes (small sticky patches) will be placed on your face, neck, chest, and leg to measure muscle activity.
3. Clear tubing will be gently inserted in your nose to monitor your breathing.
4. A clip will be placed on your finger to measure your oxygen levels while you sleep.
5. After everything is set up, you’ll be free to go home and sleep with the monitor on.
6. In the morning, you’ll fill out a short questionnaire about your sleep experience.
7. After completing the questionnaire, you’ll remove the monitor and return everything in the provided case to the clinic.
What Are the Risks of the Test?
A home-based sleep study is safe and easy to do. However, you might feel a little uncomfortable sleeping with the monitor and sensors attached. Some people may notice slight redness or irritation where the electrodes were placed, but this should go away soon after the test.
Preparation
(This test will take up to 30 minutes)
Please take note of the following before your appointment:
- Please don’t wear any creams, moisturisers, or makeup on the day of your test.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing that’s easy to sleep in.
- Remove any nail polish, acrylic, or gel from your index finger, as this helps the oxygen sensor read your levels accurately.
- Have a shower before coming in, as you won’t be able to shower once the equipment is fitted.
- We recommend arranging your own transport rather than using public transport.
- There is a $100 out of pocket fee for the test.
- A $50 security deposit also applies. This is fully refunded once you return the equipment 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.
Request an Appointment with Sleepscope.
Call us or submit a request form to make an online booking.