What to Expect in the Sleep Lab

When you arrive at the center, you will be shown to your private bedroom and given a questionnaire to fill out about how your day has gone.  You will have time to unwind, change into your sleep attire and prepare for bed as you normally would.  Private showers are available for your use.  Each shower has shampoo and conditioner as well as large comfy towels.  32-inch LCD flat screen TV's are located in each bedroom.

If you have a time commitment in the morning, be sure to inform the technician prior to your study so a wake-up time can be arranged.

Prior to going to sleep, your certified sleep technician will gently attach various monitoring sensors to you using tape or a soft removable adhesive.  These sensors are designed to be as comfortable as possible and do not poke the skin. There are no needles or pain involved in a sleep study. If  you have any concerns, you are encouraged to ask questions of your technician regarding the testing process.  For your privacy and comfort, the sleep technicians remain in a separate control room in another part of the building and are always available for you throughout the night.

In the morning after your sleep study is completed, you will be given a short questionnaire to complete. Due to the large amount of data collected, the night technicians are unable to discuss the results of your study.  An appointment will be made for you to go over the results with your doctor.

Before your morning departure, you are invited to enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee.