Home Based Sleep Study

A Home‑Based Sleep Study is an overnight assessment that monitors how your body functions while you sleep. Using specialised equipment, we track your brain activity, breathing, heart rate, oxygen levels, and movement throughout the night. This helps our clinicians identify conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep disorders, so you can receive the right care and treatment.

We offer two types of home‑based sleep studies: an after‑hours technician applied set‑up, and a self applied study you fit at home yourself. Trained technologist applied set‑ups typically provide more accurate results due to the preparation and precise placement of sensors. The locations offering each option are listed below.  

Technologist Applied

1. Monash (Monash Avenue)

2. Murdoch (Murdoch Square)

3. Glengarry Specialist Centre (Suite 6)  

4. Bunbury (Spencer Street)

4. Armadale (VIC)

5. Kew East (VIC)

Self-Applied    

1. Joondalup (Joondalup Health Campus)

2. Inglewood (Beaufort Street)

3. Midland (Midland Specialist Centre)

4. Mandurah (Peel Health Campus)

5. Bunbury (Spencer Street)

What happens during a Home‑Based Sleep Study?  

- Initial check: When you arrive at the clinic, a technician will check your vital signs and take a few reference photos to support accurate interpretation of your sleep study results.

- Technician applied: The sleep study set‑up takes about 45-60 minutes. A series of leads and sensors are placed around your head, face, chest, and legs. Signals are checked verified before you leave.

- Self applied: The technician will guide you through the set‑up instructions, including skin preparation and lead and sensor placement. You’ll also receive a video link to follow at home.

- Overnight monitoring: Each lead/sensor serve a unique purpose to provide a holistic overview of your sleep, including:  

 - Brain wave activity  

 - Heart activity  

 - Oxygen levels

 - Breathing patterns

 - Limb movements  

- Purpose of leads: Each lead has a unique role, so applying them correctly is important for accurate results.  

Technicians explain each step of the process and make sure you are comfortable before the study begins.

Duration

Overnight - Patient applied set up appointment: 15-30 mins Technician applied set up appointment: 60-75 mins

Preparation Instructions

Please have a shower prior to your set-up. Ensure you have clean hair and skin. Do not apply moisturisers, make-up or oils to the skin. Facial hair must be cleanly shaven, especially around the cheeks as stubble prevents proper lead attachment. A full-length beard may be acceptable however you may be asked to shave if deemed necessary (full length beards are best suited to technician applied set-ups). Please remove nail polish or acrylic/artificial nails from either your ring or middle finger to allow placement of the oxygen monitoring probe. For technciain applied appointments appropriate loose clothing or sleepwear is required – please come dressed in pyjamas or a modest top with shorts/pants. For males who prefer to sleep without a shirt, sensors can be applied directly to the chest; however, please be aware there is a risk of skin irritation.

What is a Home Based Sleep Study?

It is a comprehensive analysis of your sleep in your home environment.

Why do I need a sleep study?

Doctors use it to assess for sleep apnoea, snoring, or other sleep problems.

Does a sleep study hurt?

Sleep studies are a non-invasive, painless procedure.

How long does the sleep study take?

The set up takes about 45-60 minutes. The study then runs overnight while you sleep.

Do I need to prepare?

Yes, you will need to have a shower prior and wear comfortable clothing. Ensure you follow any additional instructions given your doctor.

When do I get my Medicare rebate (if eligible)?

Medicare has strict criteria for the rebate on sleep studying testing. Rebates can only be released once a sleep study report has been finalised by the reporting sleep physician. (please allow up to 2-3 weeks).

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