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Sleep Test for A Precise Diagnosis

A sleep test is used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is administered at home and does not require staying in the clinic at night. The patient has to wear equipment while sleeping that records oxygen levels, breathing movements, heart rate and snoring. People suffering from OSA symptoms like pauses in breathing while sleeping, waking up several times at night, snoring, and sweating in bed must get this test done to identify the underlying problem.

When to Get the Sleep Test?

Sleep doctors in Gold Coast refer patients for a Sleep Diagnostic Test when they identify that the person has at least three of the following symptoms of OSA.

  • Someone may have witnessed you having an apnea or choking while sleeping
  • You may regularly snore loudly
  • You may be regularly fatigued or sleepy
  • You may have atrial fibrillation
  • You may have Ischaemic Heart Disease
  • You may have hypertension
  • You may have had a stroke/TIA
  • You may have diabetes
  • Your BMI may be greater than 30kg/m

Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Physical and Mental Health As Well As Your Social LIfe. Call Us Today for Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the muscles in the throat relax and cause an obstruction in the airway during sleep, which stops the person breathing ('apnea'). It can be diagnosed correctly by our professionals at Rise Sleep Health in Robina and other clinics in Queensland. They refer patients to take the sleep test and evaluate their symptoms while offering emotional support and taking care of their comfort. They find out the root cause of the problem and suggest treatments that help to overcome the symptoms and allow the patients to sleep serenely once again. Diagnosis is necessary to identify the severity level of OSA and the right procedure needed to recover.

Types of Sleep Tests

In Australia, there are four main types of Sleep Study Tests: Level I, Level II, Level III and Level IV (4).

Level I Sleep Study Test - These tests are performed in a laboratory. A patient sleeps overnight in the laboratory, and a technician monitors your sleep and performs an overnight polysomnography (PSG). The results are interpreted by a Sleep Scientist and Sleep Physician and conveyed to the patient and referring General Practitioner. This service is not offered by Rise Sleep Health.

Level II Sleep Study Test - These Bulk-Billed tests can be performed in the comfort of your own home and in your own bed. The major difference is that you are not monitored overnight by a technician. The results are interpreted by a Sleep Scientist and Sleep Physician and conveyed to the patient and referring General Practitioner. This service is offered by Rise Sleep Health.

Level III Sleep Study Test - These are Sleep Study Tests that are not bulk-billed but can be performed at home. The major difference is that the results are NOT interpreted by a Sleep Scientist and Sleep Physician - they rely on software for making a correct prediction. This service is offered by Rise Sleep Health.

Level IIV (4) Sleep Study Test - are similar to a Level III Sleep Study Test but can be used to check the efficacy of MAS Trial Devices. This service is offered by Rise Sleep Health.

Sleep Test Study At Rise Sleep Health

At Rise Sleep Health Robina, we perform thorough Level II Sleep Studies. These are interpreted by a Sleep Scientist and Sleep Physician and are administered in the comfort of a patient's home.

Home-Based Sleep Test

The patients do not need to stay in the clinic overnight and can take the home-based tests with the help of an instructional video. It is easy to perform and monitor the breathing and heart rates of people showing symptoms of OSA. Usually, it requires wearing an EMG, leg electrodes, ECG sensors, a probe on the finger and a nose piece to collect the data needed for accurate diagnosis.

Sleep Test Results at Rise Sleep Health

It takes 2-3 weeks to get the results finalised. The sleep studies are first interpreted by a Sleep Scientist and then by a Sleep Physician. Our Rise staff will contact you to schedule a Sleep Study Results consultation as soon as the results are ready.

Sleep Consultation and Referrals

Our Sleep Health professionals communicate at every step of the process with the referring General Practitioners. They are informed when the referral has been accepted, when the results are ready, when you have been sent for treatment (if applicable) and your progress of treatment.

Sleep Study Test for checking OSA

  • See your GP and ask them if you need to have a Sleep Study Test to check if you have OSA.
  • If the GP thinks you should have a Sleep Study Test, then ask the doctor to write a referral to Rise Sleep Health.
  • Referral templates to Rise Sleep Health are located on the website.
  • Once we receive the referral, we will check it against Medicare requirements and either approve it or send it back to your GP.
  • We will then ring you to book an appointment with our Rise Sleep Health Practitioner to discuss the Level II Sleep Study Test and get you set up for the test.
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Sleep Study Test Costs

You can have the test bulk-billed as long as you meet Medicare criteria. We work with your GP to see if you qualify for a bulk-billed Sleep Study Test. Medicare has certain criteria to approve patients for a Bulk Billed Home Sleep Study test.

A Bulk-Billed Sleep Study Test

If you do not meet the Medicare criterion, you can have a private Home Sleep Study Test for $360. Please call us on 1300 911 755 to discuss and arrange your sleep study today. Our sleep consultants will understand your pain points and provide you with all the instructions to complete the test effectively at home without any problems.

Possible Results of a Sleep Test

In general terms, there are four possible results for our Sleep Tests. These are: you do not have OSA, you have Mild, Moderate or Severe OSA. Our expert practitioners can diagnose and treat all severity levels of OSA to help you lead a normal life.

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