Sleep Diagnostic
Home Sleep Test (HST) is similar to a sleep lab or hospital setup, with the added comfort and convenience of being in your own home.We provide the following types of HST with different levels of scope:
Types of HST |
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Channels recorded | Polysomnography (PSG) | Polygraphy (PG), ApneaLink |
Electroencephalogram (EEG) |  | |
Electrooculography (EOG) | | |
Electromyography (EMG) | | |
Electrocardiogram (ECG) | | |
Leg movement | | |
Position | | |
Abdominal efforts | | |
Thorax efforts | | |
Air flow | | |
Snore | | |
Oximetry | | |
Pulse | | |
Preparation
- Patient is advised to discontinue taking any medications, avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise the day before the sleep analysis is performed.
- Patient is advised to have loose loungewear to facilitate the sleep study.
- Patient is advised to have a shower before the sleep study and avoid putting on lotion or spray.
- For men: Please shave first. (Except beard and moustache)
- For women: Please remove nail polish and do not wear any make-up.
- Clear explanation of the content of sleep test would be given to the patient.
- All the devices would be checked by our technician before conducting the test.
- Once all the channels and devices are set up, final check will be given by technician to ensure the signal quality.
- The name card of our technician would be provided to the patient for further enquiries.
