Home Sleep Study
Home Sleep Study
A home sleep study also called a home-based sleep apnoea test is a diagnostic test that monitors your breathing, brain waves, oxygen levels, heart rate, limb movements and sleep position overnight while you sleep at home. It is used primarily to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and other breathing-related sleep disorders.
You will attend an appointment at one of our convenient locations, where a technician will set you up with the equipment. You will then wear it overnight and return it the next day. A Sleep Scientist then analyses the recorded data, then a Sleep Physician will comment on the data and provide a detailed report with a diagnosis and recommended next steps.
Sleep in your own bed
No clinic admission, no unfamiliar environment. You sleep exactly as you normally would, which gives a more representative result.
Medical-grade accuracy
Hospital-grade monitoring equipment captures detailed cardiorespiratory data, reviewed by specialist sleep physicians.
Bulk billed
Home sleep studies are bulk billed under Medicare for eligible patients with a valid referral — no out-of-pocket cost.
Who should have a sleep study?
- Loud or frequent snoring
- Waking unrefreshed despite a full night’s sleep
- Witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep
- Excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue
- Waking with headaches or a dry mouth
- Frequent waking or restless sleep
- Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
- High blood pressure or cardiovascular concerns
Untreated sleep apnoea is associated with increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and motor vehicle accidents. If you have been told you stop breathing in your sleep, or if your partner is concerned about your snoring, it is worth getting checked.
How it works
Get a referral
Ask your GP for a referral for a home sleep study. A referral is required to access the Medicare bulk billing benefit. Your GP can also request a specialist sleep physician consultation alongside the study if preferred.
Attend set up appointment and collect your device
Visit the clinic to be set up with the device, by an expert technician
Sleep at home as normal
Wear the device overnight in your own bed. The monitor records your breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, heart rate, airflow, and sleep position throughout the night. Most people find it comfortable and easy to sleep with.
Return the device
Drop the device back to the clinic the following morning. The overnight data is then uploaded and reviewed by a local Sleep Physician.
Receive your results and diagnosis
Your Sleep Physician reviews the full dataset and provides a detailed report.
Start treatment if needed
If a sleep disorder is diagnosed, your Physician will guide you through available treatment options from CPAP therapy and positional treatment to oral appliance referral and lifestyle support. The complete pathway, from diagnosis through to ongoing care, is managed by the Specialist team.
Frequently asked questions
Is the home sleep study bulk billed?
Do I need a referral?
Is a home sleep study accurate?
What if I can’t sleep well with the device on?
What happens if sleep apnoea is diagnosed?
FOR GPS AND REFERRING CLINICIANS
Referrals are accepted for home sleep studies and sleep physician consultations for patients on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Studies are bulk billed under MBS item 12250. For complex cases or patients requiring a more comprehensive assessment, in-lab studies and specialist review are also available. Please contact the clinic to discuss specific patients or to request a referral form.
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