Sleep Studies
Sleep studies measure factors such as the amount of oxygen in the blood during sleep, the amount of restless movement during sleep, and the time it takes for a person to fall asleep during the day. The following tests are performed at LeConte Sleep Disorders Center and will help your doctor determine the appropriate treatment:
A polysomnography is a test that records a variety of body functions during sleep, such as the electrical activity of the brain, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rate, respiratory effort, air flow, and blood oxygen levels.
An overnight polysomnography test involves monitoring brain waves, muscle tension, eye movement, respiration, oxygen level in the blood and audio monitoring.
A Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) is a test that measures the excess of daytime sleepiness in an individual. Individuals who fall asleep in less than five minutes are likely to require some type of treatment for sleep disorders.
Most insurance companies provide coverage for evaluation of sleep disorders. Contact your insurance company for details on your policy's specific conditions.
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