Sleep Apnea Testing Northern Arizona

Diagnosing Your Sleep Disorder

Your sleep apnea needs to be diagnosed before it can be treated. There are two main ways to do this: an in-lab sleep test or a take-home sleep test. Our team at Sleep Better Southwest can help you make the necessary arrangements to have either type of sleep test performed so that you can get the reliable diagnosis that you need. Reach out today to set up a consultation with Dr. Held and learn more about your options for sleep apnea testing in Northern Arizona.

Why Choose Sleep Better Southwest for Sleep Apnea Testing?

In-Network with Most Health Insurance (+ Medicare)

Convenient Take-Home Tests Available

Free Consults Available

Senior man looking confused about whether he needs sleep testing in Northern Arizona

Do I Need a Sleep Test?

You should have a sleep test performed if there is reason to think that you may have sleep apnea. Several symptoms could potentially indicate that you are currently struggling with a sleep disorder, such as:

Snoring loudly every night.
Feeling depressed.
Experiencing excessive daytime fatigue.
Being unable to concentrate.
Suffering from insomnia.

Do any of the symptoms listed above apply to you? If so, you should have a sleep test performed as soon as you can.

Sleeping woman hooked up to electrodes for sleep apnea testing

How an In-Lab Sleep Test Works

When you choose to have an in-lab sleep test performed, you will spend the night at a special sleep laboratory. Various instruments will be used to measure your brainwave activity, your heart rhythm, your breathing patterns, your blood oxygen levels, and other things that might be going on inside your body. The information collected during the night will make it possible to determine whether you are currently suffering from sleep apnea or another sleep-related condition.

One of the advantages of choosing an in-lab sleep test is that it tends to be a better option for patients with complex medical histories, major heart conditions, or previous neurological conditions. This means that an in-lab sleep test tends to provide more information in these complex situations. Additionally, you will have the benefit of an in-lab technician keeping an eye on you throughout the night so that they can make any adjustments to the equipment that might be needed.

Person putting a pulse oximeter on their finger

How a Take-Home Sleep Test Works

For a take-home test, you will be given a simplified breathing monitor as well as instructions on how to use it. When you go to bed, you will set up the necessary equipment. This generally includes a small sensor on your finger, a sensor around your chest and a nasal cannula. The various sensors will gather information about your vitals while you sleep.

The most obvious advantage of a take-home sleep test is that you can sleep in your own bed instead of an unfamiliar laboratory. For many people, this makes it easier to fall and stay asleep, which can help make the readings more accurate. On top of that, take-home sleep tests tend to cost less than those performed in laboratories, and they typically only need to be used for a single night.

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