Home Sleep Test (HST)

Overnight sleep studies or polysomnographs (PSG's) are "the Gold Standard" of testing, and provide a more thorough assessment of sleep issues. They are attended by a certified sleep technologist and capture many more signals, including brainwaves for sleep, muscle tone, and leg movements. For people with certain heart, breathing, or neuromuscular problems, an overnight sleep study may be the best approach.

However a Home Sleep Test (HST) is a simplified and less costly method of testing than the traditional in-center study, and is delivered directly to your home. Both of these tests involve measuring your heart rate, blood oxygen level, airflow and breathing patterns. In addition to the simplicity and cost savings, patients can sleep in the comfort of their own bedroom, use their own pillow, and avoid the necessity and added expense for an overnight technician to constantly monitor you while sleeping!

Once the HST is returned, a board certified "sleep physician" will interpret the results, schedule a convenient time to review their findings, discuss any comorbidities (ie: personal health problems) that are frequently related to sleep disorders, and finally discuss their recommendations regarding the best course of treatment.