Home Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Testing
Sleep Testing
Sleep Apnea Testing
Home sleep apnea testing uses portable equipment to record breathing-related information while you sleep. MedPro provides home testing for the evaluation of suspected obstructive sleep apnea in applicable regions.
Test at Home
Portable equipment allows selected breathing-related information to be recorded in a person’s usual sleeping environment.
About Sleep Testing
What Is a Sleep Apnea Test?
Sleep apnea testing records breathing and other signals during sleep to help evaluate possible sleep apnea.
Testing may be completed at home using portable equipment or in a sleep laboratory when more extensive monitoring is appropriate.
Home Sleep Apnea Testing
MedPro provides home sleep apnea testing in applicable regions. Testing availability and requirements may vary by location.
Testing Options
Home vs. In-Lab Sleep Testing
Home and in-lab testing use different equipment and levels of monitoring.
Home Sleep Apnea Test
Completed at home
Portable equipment records a focused set of breathing-related signals while a person sleeps in their usual sleeping environment.
In-Lab Sleep Study
Completed in a sleep laboratory
More extensive monitoring can be used when a more detailed sleep evaluation is required.
The appropriate testing method depends on the individual situation and clinical recommendation.
Home Testing
What Does a Home Sleep Test Record?
Portable sleep testing records selected signals related to breathing and oxygen during sleep.
Airflow
Records airflow through the nose or mouth during sleep.
Breathing Effort
Sensors may record movement associated with breathing effort.
Oxygen Levels
A sensor estimates blood oxygen saturation during the recording.
Heart Rate
Pulse or heart-rate information may be recorded during the test.
The exact signals recorded may vary depending on the testing equipment and protocol used.
MedPro Locations
Home Sleep Apnea Testing Near You
Home sleep apnea testing is available through participating MedPro locations. Availability and testing requirements may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep Apnea Testing FAQ
Quick answers about home sleep apnea testing.
What is a Home Sleep Apnea Test?
A Home Sleep Apnea Test uses portable equipment to record selected breathing-related information while a person sleeps at home.
What does a home sleep test record?
Depending on the equipment used, a home sleep test may record airflow, breathing effort, oxygen saturation and heart rate or pulse information.
Do I sleep at home during the test?
Yes. A Home Sleep Apnea Test is designed to be completed in the person’s usual sleeping environment using portable equipment.
What happens if the test does not provide enough information?
If the recording is incomplete or inconclusive, additional testing may be recommended. This may include repeating home testing or completing a more extensive sleep study.
Sleep Apnea Testing
Sleep Apnea Testing
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