In-Lab Sleep Study

• Please bring the following with you to our Sleep Laboratory
  • Loose, comfortable fitting sleepwear
  • Favorite pillow and/or blanket, if you choose
  • Toiletries; toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, shampoo
  • Diapers/pull-ups
  • Clothes to go home in
  • Reading materials, laptop – Wi-Fi is available
• The Sleep Lab provides sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels

Pediatric patients are required to have a parent or guardian stay with them overnight. Outside of this, sleep study rooms are generally only able to accommodate one person. We do make accommodations for patients who need additional assistance, but need to be made aware of this need ahead of time to ensure there is space and an available cot for the caregiver.

If you are not a pediatric patient, but you have some other needs, such as a disability or assistance with caregiving or translation, please contact the office so that we can ensure that we are able to schedule you on a night when this is able to be accommodated. 

• Please be advised to:
  • Continue medications ordered by your physician/provider (no medications will be given by the Sleep Lab staff)
  • Bring a list of all medications. Bring any medications you may need during the night
  • Bring your PAP mask if you are coming in for a titration study. If you don’t have one, the sleep lab will provide one for the night of the study
  • If you are diabetic, bring insulin and a snack
  • If you are taking sleeping pills, bring them with you and take as usual
  • Eat dinner before coming to the Sleep Lab as no food is available
  • Do not consume large amounts of caffeine 8 hours before the sleep study
  • Do not take a nap during the day of the sleep study
  • Do not use hairspray, gels, mousse, etc., the day of the sleep study
  • Remove gel nail or artificial nail and nail polish from at least one finger before arriving at the sleep lab for proper monitoring of your oxygen
  • For proper placement of electrodes, skin must be clean and dry at the time of your visit. Dirt, oils, and/or skin care products can adversely affect the readings
  • Sleep Lab closes promptly at 7am.  All patients requiring transportation in the morning must arrange for pick-up before this time. Seating is provided in the lobby of the building for anyone requiring a later pick-up time
  • Smoking is not permitted in the building or during the sleep study
• You must be accompanied by a family member/significant other (i.e. caregiver/nursing assistant/staff member of your nursing facility) who can stay with you during the study:
  • If you are under the age of 18
  • If you are significantly disabled, physically or mentally
  • If you need special assistance, for example – using the bathroom, changing urinals, overnight briefs, etc.
• Please ask your Sleep Technologist about any problems or concerns that you may have during your study.  At your request, the technologist will consult with the Medical Director and/or Administrative Director for advice and directions

IF YOU NEED TO RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT, IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU GIVE 24 HOURS NOTICE OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $150 FEE

Any questions, please call (413) 253-2767.