The hookup procedure starts shortly after the scheduled appointment time (between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.) and will take roughly 30 to 45 minutes. Your study is performed in a private room equipped with a television, DVD/VCR, and a private bathroom and shower.

Why does it take so long to get a sleep study?

It may take up to two full weeks for proper evaluation of your study: the results will require analysis by a board-certified sleep physician, who will check for all possibilities including: parasomnias (abnormal movements, behaviors, etc.) hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness such as narcolepsy)

Do they wake you up during a sleep study?

When you visit a clinic for polysomnography2, you will be assigned a room to yourself. Before bedtime, a technologist glues or tapes painless sensors to your head and body that will record information. The sleep test ends when you wake up in the morning and have the sensors removed.

How long does it take to get results from an at home sleep study?

Home Sleep Testing: 10-14 Days If you opt for the home sleep testing option, you will likely get results back significantly sooner--often in 10-14 business days. Your HST provider will call you with the results of your sleep test as well as your treatment options and recommendations.

What if I cant sleep during a home sleep study?

If you absolutely cant sleep during your study, you may be able to take a sleeping pill. This is one of the questions to ask ahead of time. Unless you take a prescription sleep aid regularly, youll be able to use a light over the counter medication like melatonin or Benadryl.