At your appointment, our team will walk you through the process and position the nodes across your head and chest in preparation for recording your sleep that evening. You go to sleep, return the equipment the next day, and we will send your data to one of the Sleep Specialists that we work with. It takes approx. 2-3 weeks before we get your results back from the specialist, at that time, we will contact you to discuss your results and start CPAP therapy if recommended.

Before your sleep study, it’s a good idea to speak with your doctor about any medications you're currently taking, as some can affect your sleep and may influence the results.

On the day of your study:

• Stick to your usual daily routine
• Avoid caffeine
• Try not to nap during the day

Getting Ready for Your Sleep Study Appointment:

• Shower and avoid using moisturisers.
• Remove nail polish or acrylic nails from at least one finger for the O2 sensor.
• Wear comfortable, loose clothing suitable for sleeping.
• Prepare a list of all medications as the technician will need this information.
• Bring a jacket to cover the leads and prevent them from getting tugged loose.

The aim of a home sleep study is to observe your sleep in a natural setting, so try to maintain a calm and familiar environment. Ensure your bedroom is quiet and comfortable for a good night's sleep. Avoid screen time in the hour before bed, as it can make falling asleep harder. Instead, wind down with a book or a calming activity to help your body relax.

A sleep study gives doctors information to help diagnose common sleep disorders like sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome and insomnia. Sleep studies also help diagnose nighttime behaviours like sleepwalking and REM sleep behaviour disorder.

While technically you can use a CPAP machine without a sleep study, it is always better to consult a healthcare provider before starting CPAP therapy to ensure safe and effective treatment. A sleep study will accurately diagnose the type and severity of sleep apnea and can determine the appropriate pressure settings for your CPAP machine. Without this, you risk using incorrect settings, which can be ineffective or even harmful. A sleep study will also need to be conducted If you are planning on claiming your machine through your private health fund as they will not approve a claim without one.

The cost of a sleep study in Australia can range from $400 to $1000. However, this cost could increase as sleep studies can vary significantly in cost depending on the type and location of the study. It you meet the Medicare requirements on the referral then quite a large percentage of the total sleep study cost is covered. Usually it ends up costing around $49 dollars out of pocket.