Do I need a sleep study?

How do I Get a Sleep Study?

If you are tired throughout the day and feel like you’re not getting the restorative sleep you need, talk to your doctor. He or she will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.

If your physician thinks you might have sleep apnea or another type of sleep disorder, he or she will refer you to a sleep doctor. Your sleep doctor will then order a sleep test to be performed at home or at a sleep center.

What’s the Difference Between a Home Sleep Study and One at a Sleep Center?

A sleep study is one of the easiest medical tests you’ll ever take. You’ll likely sleep through the entire study. And with our in-home sleep studies, you can get answers right from the comfort of your own bed.

With an in-home study, you’ll pick a night that will work best for you. The day before, you’ll meet with a certified sleep technologist at one of our sleep centers in DuBois, Huntingdon or St. Marys. He or she will provide you with sleep study equipment and instructions for the study.

That night, you’ll wear the equipment while you sleep. The results will be recorded in a device smaller than your cell phone. Then you’ll simply return the equipment to the sleep center. From there, one of our sleep specialists will read and analyze the study results.

If you need further evaluation, your doctor will recommend an in-lab sleep study. For this test, you’ll come to one of our sleep centers in the evening. You’ll meet with a sleep specialist and get ready for bed. You’ll then be fitted with equipment that will monitor your breathing activity, heart rate, and eye movement while you sleep. When you awake in the morning, you can feel free to shower and get ready for the day or head straight home. Your doctor will follow up with you about your sleep study results.

Where are Sleep Studies Performed?

If your home sleep study indicates you need further evaluation, your doctor will refer you to one of our sleep centers for an in-lab sleep study.

Both sleep labs are fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and use the latest sleep study technology. But don’t worry about how you’ll be able to fall asleep in a “lab.” Our private, hotel-quality rooms are beautifully decorated and feature queen beds with luxurious linens. You are encouraged to bring your favorite pillow and any other personal items that will make you more comfortable.