Sleep Study at Home

Types of sleep Study

Generally, there are three levels of sleep study tests: Level 3 and Level 2 and Level 1. Level 1 is only performed in hospitals/sleep centres. 

	Level 3	Advanced Test (Level 2)
Price	₹1699	₹5499
For	Those who are at risk of Sleep Apnea	Those who are suspected to have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), PLMS, REM sleep related disorder, Insomnia and other sleep related disorders.
CPAP Titration		Pressure requirement will be titrated (₹1499 extra)
Location	Home	Home
Technician Available
Electrodes used
Snoring
Breathing Activity
Airflow
Brain Activity
Muscle Activity
Body Movement
Oxygen Saturation
Heart Rhytm
Eye Movements
REM Sleep Detection
Sleep Apnea
PLMS
REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder
Report Availability	Within 24 hours	Within 24 hours

Level 3 Sleep Study

In a Level 3 sleep study, the patient wears portable monitoring equipment while at home. These devices typically record fewer parameters compared to a Level 2 sleep study, but they can still provide valuable information for diagnosing certain sleep disorders. 

Level 2 Sleep Study

A Level 2 sleep study is a comprehensive evaluation conducted overnight. It involves the use of multiple sensors and monitoring equipment to record various physiological functions during sleep. The most commonly used sensors in sleep study are Electrocardiogram (EKG), Electro-encephalogram (EEG), Electrooculography (EOG), Oximeter and many other sensors are also used to monitor volume of snore, respiratory effort, body position, respiratory flow etc. A trained technician monitors the patient throughout the night and gathers data for analysis by a sleep specialist.

Sleep Study Test at Home Procedure

Depending on the complexity of the study, the sleep study technique can be carried out in a hospital, clinic, or even at home. The rapid eye movement (REM) phase and the non-rapid eye movement (NREM) phase of sleep are the two separate phases that are observed during the entire operation. Multiple aspects of the body's operations are noticed when a person first falls asleep, during NREM sleep. 

• A technician places sensors on the legs, eyes, chest, chin, and scalp to collect this data. These sensors are left in place overnight and taken off the following morning. They are linked to a computer that tracks and stores information on various factors. 

• People who have trouble falling asleep occasionally could be given a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) machine. By keeping the airways open, this machine gently provides air to help with breathing. Data is gathered via a portable device in level 3 sleep investigations.

• The patient is given this machine, which must be given back after the process. Similar to a level 2 sleep test, it enables the monitoring of crucial sleep characteristics. Compared to level 3 sleep test, level 2 sleep studies include more sensors.