Sleep Study

A sleep study is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Sleep studies are usually performed in a sleep lab, but they can also be done at home.

If you are suffering from a sleep disorder, a sleep study is the first step to a better night’s sleep.

A sleep study can identify the root causes of what may be disrupting your sleep, including sleep disorders and conditions such as:

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless leg syndrome
• REM sleep behavior disorder
• Parasomnia
• Circadian rhythm disorders

The room is equipped with video and audio monitoring so the sleep technologist can monitor and communicate with you during the night.

Home sleep study

At Tanner’s Sleep Centers, you now have two trusted testing paths:

1. In-Lab Polysomnography — Full-night or split-night studies, performed in our comfortable, private rooms with personalized amenities.

2. WatchPAT Home Sleep Study — Convenient, accurate at-home testing with fast results to help guide your treatment plan.

WatchPAT® — Comfortable, Accurate Sleep Testing at Home

Skip the wires and the unfamiliar lab environment. With WatchPAT, you can complete your sleep apnea test in the comfort of home — simply wear a wrist device, finger probe and chest sensor as you sleep normally.

• Clinically reliable and easy to use

WatchPAT is an FDA-cleared home sleep apnea test designed for simplicity, accuracy andpatient comfort.

• Accurate measurements for better diagnosis

The device tracks seven key sleep parameters — including peripheral arterial tone, heartrate, oxygen levels, body position, snoring and chest motion — to deliver a detailed andaccurate report.

• True Sleep Time for enhanced precision

By analyzing your actual sleep time — not just time in bed — WatchPAT reduces diagnostic errors and more precisely calculates your Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI) and RespiratoryDisturbance Index (RDI).

• High success rate with minimal setup

Featuring just three contact points, the WatchPAT device achieves a high study completion rate, making it both user-friendly and dependable.

Preparing for your sleep study

If you have been ordered a sleep study, you will receive a list of instructions to help you prepare. Report to your appointment at the scheduled time for registration and orientation. Please dress comfortably in two-piece bed clothes or pajamas.

Your sleep study results

After your sleep study, a sleep specialist will read the results of your study with you and discuss follow-up care — that includes a sleep therapy plan — to get you back to your best night's sleep.