No! Most sleep studies are done right in your home, and they are very accurate. A Home Sleep Tests (HST) is a small device worn on your body during sleep. HSTs are great for diagnosing sleep apnea, which should be at least ruled out when dealing with any sleep disorder.
Schedule a Home Sleep Apnea TestHSTs are covered by nearly all medical insurances! We can help you find out your exact coverage before you are charged anything.
Schedule a Home Sleep Apnea TestIn a word: Yes. Sleep Doctors, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Family Care Doctors, and many other doctors caring for patients with serious conditions all over the world trust home sleep tests and the preferred initial sleep test. They use the results to make diagnostic evaluations and decisions about how to treat their patients.
Sleep Apnea is more common than people realize. If you are snoring, feeling tired during the day, waking up to use the bathroom multiple times a night, have high blood pressure, have low testosterone, or wake up short of breath, you should consider getting a sleep test.
HST is an acronym for Home Sleep Test.
Schedule a Home Sleep Apnea TestTo get a Home Sleep Test, you'll either need an order from your doctor, or a telemedicine visit with a provider prior to your sleep test, so that insurance will cover the test.
From that appointment the device will ship quickly, and you'll need to take the test for two nights in your own bed. After shipping the device back, we will call you with your results and discuss next steps.
HSTs are much more comfortable that In-Lab studies. They are small devices that have between 1-3 connections to the body.
Home Sleep Tests are very accurate for diagnosing sleep apnea. Home sleep tests must be approved by the FDA. Part of that testing is comparing their results to results from an In-Lab sleep test, and for sleep apnea - Home Sleep Tests preform very well.