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What types of sleep studies are available for in home use?The only types of sleep tests availble for use in your home are type 2 and below. Type 1 testing is only available in a clinic or hospital environment and is only needed for serious medical conditions that are more complex than obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). More than 95% of sufferers of OSA are well serviced and have their issues funtionally diagnosed by a type two sleep test at home. The definition below is what most people will see when they google sleep tests. What are type I, II, III, and IV sleep tests? Type 1 and 2 tests collect more detailed data (sleep lab or hospital-based polysomnography is a type 1 sleep test). Home sleep tests are generally type 3 or 4 tests because they collect less data and and are not capable of identifying patterns of sleep versus wake. This definition is universally misleading becuase in Australia we CAN use type 2 tests at home due to our governmental policies.
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What is a type 2 sleep study and why do I need it instead of a more simple test (lower level type 3 or 4)?If you’ve been feeling tired and don’t know why, you deserve more than just a basic diagnosis. You deserve the full picture to get the right treatment. Our Type 2 Home Sleep Test (HST) is unique to Australia and Medicare-rebated, meaning you pay just $199 after the rebate. This is the only home test approved by Medicare to provide a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis of your sleep. Why settle for less? Most “home sleep tests” available online in Australia are actually Type 3 or Type 4 tests, which are significantly less reliable. These tests, such as WatchPat, Somfit, and Sunrise (Type 4), only measure a limited range of sleep signals, leaving important data uncollected. This means they cannot give you a full evaluation of your sleep and may miss crucial issues that require proper treatment. In contrast, our Type 2 Home Sleep Test provides a complete assessment of your sleep, including all the necessary signals for a thorough evaluation. This includes full monitoring of your breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep stages, which are essential for accurately diagnosing sleep disorders like sleep apnea. The result? A more accurate diagnosis and clearer recommendations for therapy based on your unique needs, not just a quick, partial test. When you choose our service, you're not just getting a test—you're getting a comprehensive evaluation from a certified sleep physician, who will guide you on the most effective therapy options available, tailored specifically to you. You won't just be left wondering why you're tired—we provide the answers you need to improve your quality of life.
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What does our sleep report cover that you will not get from any other Sleep Test service in Australia?If you have ever undergone a sleep test, or you know someone who has, you may have heard of the AHI number and how scary that can look. Say a number like "30 events per hour" or "I stopped breathing 100 times in night..." The AHI or RDI mean two things. The AHI is the number of times per hour you STOP breathing (apnoeas) counted up with the number of times you have more trouble breathing but do not stop (hyponeas). The RDI has the above events in it, plus another type, RERA, which is determined to be trouble breathing, but not to the level of a hypopnea. These results are not tellling you anything that will relate to what kind of therapy you need as they are just numbers. Why is this important? Other companies use these numbers to force you to use CPAP when you may not actually need it. Our sleep study report empowers you to make an informed decision about your therapy pathway based on research-backed calculations within the report. We can determine what level of collapsibilty your airway suffers while you sleep. No matter what the AHI or RDI scores add up to, we break down what that means and we can tell you what kind of therapy will be best for you. This means we can tell you if a CPAP or a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) will actually help you or not, based on our exclusive analysis. For example, if you have an RDI score of 15 events per hour, we will tell you if this is a more collapsible score than someone else with that same score, by analysing the data more carefully than other services. This could mean the difference between what kind of recommendations you will receive from our sleep specialist, and what we also identify and recommend you look into as a result of this test. Better service for less money with more value. Better treatment options explained more carefully.
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What is Bruxism, and why is this in my report?Bruxism is loosley defined as tooth grinding. This is a habitual activity, and at night bruxism manifests in combination three main types of activity. Sleep bruxism occurs when the airway muscles need to be reset so that you can breathe more effectivley and avoid airway collapse. The body only adjust the airway muscles voluntarily during wake. This makes you more tired during the day, and without this analysis, you may not best understand why you are tired. Nocturnal bruxism is different, this can happen as a result of your awakenings due to airway events or simple snoring. This type of tooth grinding can happen in light sleep and during the cross over to wake. We manually score all these events to correctly account for when they are happening. The last kind of bruxism is rare. This is REM (dreaming sleep) behaviour disorder bruxism. As the name suggests, this bruxism occurs during REM sleep, when your muscles should not be active. This type of bruxism affects 12.8% of the population. Noting bruxism at night can shed light on the cause of your tooth wear, breakage and jaw pain. By testing for tooth grinding (bruxism) at night, your dental team can use this report to accurately construct a strategy on avoiding the effect of this type of nocturnal destructive and disruptive activity into your future.
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How do I book in for a home sleep study?Click here to get started.
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How does the sleep study work?Once you’ve filled in your online forms and made your booking, we will send the kit to you ready for the day you have chosen. You will set up the equipment according to the instructions we provide. The next day, you just have to pack the kit back into the box, and post it back to us using the provided prepaid Australia Post label.
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Do I need to see a GP to get a referral?We can organise a referral for you as part of the background paperwork we do prior to your sleep study. You can also upload your own GP referral if you already have one or choose to do so.
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Why can’t I get my own GP referral?You can organise your own GP referral if you choose to. However, you can avoid sitting in a bulk-billing GP’s waiting room for two hours to get a piece of paper signed, if you use our pathway to organise a referral on your behalf.
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My dentist has referred me for this study. Why do I need a GP referral as well?Whilst it’s normal for a dentist to recommend that you have a sleep study, it’s only a recommendation. Unfortunately, Medicare will not accept a dentist’s referral for MBS item 12250. We can organise a referral for you as part of the background paperwork we do prior to your sleep study. Alternatively, you can see your own GP to obtain a referral.
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How much does a sleep study cost?If you meet Medicare’s eligibility criteria, you only have to pay $199 out of pocket and Medicare covers the rest. The $199 is non-refundable by Medicare or health funds. Our fees are cheaper than other services who offer at-home sleep studies. Other services charge $250 or more out of pocket.
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Does the kit have to be delivered to my home address?We can deliver the kit to your work address or your PO box if that is more convenient for you. Our online forms will ask you for your delivery preferences.
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What if I don’t qualify for Medicare? Can I still book in?Yes, you can book in as a private patient. Your total non-refundable out-of-pocket expense will be $523.70. This is at least $100 cheaper than our competitors.
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Do I need to come in so you can set up the equipment?This is an unattended home sleep study under Medicare’s rules for MBS 12250. We will send the kit to you, so you can complete the sleep study at home. You will be given written instructions, as well as a video guide, to explain how to set up the equipment correctly. If you don’t think you can set yourself up when you look at our instructions, you should not do this sleep study with us.
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Does someone come to my home to do the set up?This is an unattended home sleep study under Medicare’s rules for MBS 12250. We will send the kit to you, so you can complete the sleep study at home. You will be given written instructions, as well as a video guide, to explain how to set up the equipment correctly. If you don’t think you can set yourself up when you look at our instructions, you should not do this sleep study with us.
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How do I claim Medicare once I've done the sleep study?We handle the Medicare claim for you, only after you have successfully completed the sleep study. The $199 out-of-pocket fee is non-refundable (by Medicare or by health fund).
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How many nights do I have to do the sleep study for?This is a one-night home sleep study.
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How do I send the sleep study kit back?A prepaid Australia Post label will be included with the sleep study kit. Once you've completed the sleep study, pack the equipment back into the box it came in. Seal the box and attach the prepaid label to the lid. Drop the box at your local Post office by 4pm.
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How long does the report take?The report will be ready approximately 2 weeks from the date we receive the kit with valid data.
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Who do you send my report to when it is ready?We will send you the report when it is ready. We will also send a copy of the report to the doctor or dentist that recommended this service to you.
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