Sleep tests are conducted in hibernation clinics inside the auditor's home, not in a laboratory. The patient sleeps in their bed at their usual time while the device records their breathing, oxygenation, and sleep. The consultant reads the recording himself, and the results are accompanied by a clear treatment decision within three working days.

Which sleep check do you need?

The type of study is determined by the consultant after evaluation, because an incorrect examination may give a result that does not explain your symptoms, so it is repeated again. This is what practically distinguishes between them:

*. A simplified home examination answers one question very efficiently: Is there sleep apnea and how severe is it? It is the appropriate option for those who show clear signs such as loud snoring, noticeable respiratory arrest, and daytime sleepiness.

*. Advanced EEG testing adds the same sleep stages, and is suitable for cases where the first answer is not enough: insomnia mixed with respiratory symptoms, severe drowsiness without obvious snoring, or suspected movement disorder or night shifts.

Home sleep check

The home examination measures breathing movement, air flow, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, body position, and snoring. From this data, the apnea and hypopnea index are calculated, and the severity of the condition and the extent to which the events are related to a specific sleep position are determined.

It is the most widely used test in the world in diagnosing obstructive apnea because it gives the required answer without complexity and without the patient leaving his bed.

Advanced sleep screening with EEG

This test adds EEG electrodes, eye movement, and muscle activity, recording sleep stages and efficiency in addition to what the simplified test records.

The difference here is not perfect. An EEG-free scan calculates respiratory events over the entire recording time, including the time the patient was awake, while an advanced scan calculates them over the actual sleep time and stages. In borderline cases, this may change the severity rating and, consequently, the treatment decision.

How are sleep tests performed in your home?

1. The consultant determines the appropriate type of examination after evaluating your condition.

2. The technician will come to your home at the agreed time to install the device and sensors and explain how to handle them.

3. You sleep in your bed and at your usual bedtime, and recording does not require a perfect night but enough data to read.

4. The technician returns the next day to receive the device.

5. The consultant reads the recording and issues the report, including the respiratory events index, oxygen level, and lowest saturation reached, along with the clinical explanation and treatment recommendation.

Because the recording takes place in your usual environment, the result is closer to your real night's sleep than to a night under surveillance, and you do not need a leave from work or an escort.

When is a home sleep check not enough?

Clarity within the limitations of the tool is part of confidence in its outcome. Some cases may require a different diagnostic approach, including suspected central apnea in patients with advanced heart failure, respiratory muscle weakness, suspected narcolepsy requiring daytime testing, and complex nighttime seizures requiring comprehensive video recording. In these cases, the consultant will clarify the most appropriate alternative rather than conducting an examination that does not answer the question posed.

Book a sleep check

Home sleep tests are performed in Riyadh, and the clinic receives patients aged 14 years and over. The process begins with a consultation in which the consultant determines the appropriate test for your condition. If you have a previous test result, it can be reviewed during the consultation before repeating the test.

FAQ

After receiving the device, the team determines whether the recording is readable or needs to be re-recorded, as sufficient data is required for a perfect night.

Evaluation precedes examination because it determines the appropriate type of study, and it is prohibited to repeat it later due to choosing an examination that does not answer the clinical question.

The sensors are placed on the surface of the skin without any painful procedure, and you can change your sleeping position and go to the bathroom while recording.