What Is an At-Home Sleep Test?
An at-home sleep test involves the use of a small device that monitors you during sleep. It provides data that, after it is analyzed by a sleep apnea expert, can reveal whether or not you have OSA and how severe your condition may be. It can also shed light on whether you require evaluation for other types of sleep disorders.
An at-home sleep test may capture data about:
- Your heartrate.
- Fluctuations in your blood oxygen level (with low oxygen levels being a likely sign of breathing interruptions).
- Your blood pressure (which tends to be higher in patients with sleep apnea).
- The movement of your limbs (in other words, whether you are moving around during sleep).
- Your breathing effort (which should give us an indication of whether your breathing is being disrupted).
How Does the SleepImage Ring Home Sleep Study Work?
The process of at-home sleep testing with SleepImage Ring is easy. First, we loan you the monitoring equipment that is necessary for the test. You will also receive some easy-to-follow instructions to help you set everything up correctly.
The SleepImage Ring device is engineered for user-friendliness. Unlike some other home sleep tests, it does not require the use of a nasal cannula or a chest belt. Rather, you wear it like a ring! All you have to do is slip it onto your thumb or index finger. It is wireless, so you can feel free to move about normally as you are falling asleep. The device automatically sends data about your oxygen levels and pulse rate to a cloud-based application.
You simply have to wear the SleepImage Ring for a night and return it to us the next business day. After a qualified expert has analyzed your test results, we will get in touch with you to talk about your next steps.
Are You a Good Candidate for a SleepImage Ring Home Sleep Study?
SleepImage Ring is a zero-risk diagnostic service that is suitable for almost anyone who is struggling with symptoms like snoring, daytime exhaustion, and other indications of obstructive sleep apnea. Remember, though, that it is exclusively designed to help with diagnosing sleep apnea. If you may have other sleep disorders, you might need to undergo an in-lab sleep test to get more exhaustive data on the quality of your nightly rest.
The Benefits of At-Home Sleep Apnea Testing
At-home sleep testing provides some outstanding benefits:
- A comfortable and convenient process. You will get to enjoy your own bed and relax in the privacy of your own home!
- Low cost. Prices can vary, but in most cases, at-home sleep testing is more affordable than tests performed in a laboratory.
- Less travel. Some people live far from the nearest sleep lab. An at-home test might reduce your travel time!
- At-home sleep testing often provides accurate and reliable diagnostic data.
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