Sleep Lab
What is a Sleep Study?
A Sleep Study is a medical assessment of your sleep, ordered by your physician. The diagnosis of many sleep disorders requires you to sleep overnight at the Lubbock Heart Hospital Sleep Center. We have provided sleep rooms that are private and comfortable in a hotel-like atmosphere. Your sleep pattern is monitored by applying sensors to the surface of the skin. These sensors record brain waves, muscle tone, eye movement, heart rate, breathing pattern and body movements. None of the monitoring procedures are painful and the sleep professional is available throughout the entire night to assure your comfort.
What types of sleep disorders can be evaluated?
The most common sleep disorder evaluated is Sleep Apnea or Sleep Disordered Breathing. Other sleep disorders that can be identified include:
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
- Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome (PLMS)
- Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
- REM Behavior Disorder (RBD)
- Sleep Terrors
How long does the procedure take?
A sleep study, or polysomnogram, is an overnight procedure. We ask you arrive at 7:30pm, and stay until approximately 6:00am.
During this time, we will explain the procedure, answer any questions you may have, and allow you time to get comfortable with the room. We have a TV in each room and you can bring reading material/laptop/games to entertain yourself for a short time as you relax.
We can also accommodate the need to get up earlier if need be.
When will my test results be ready?
A preliminary report will be available to your physician as soon as Lubbock Heart Hospital Sleep Center scores your study. The final report follows in approximately two weeks, but is dependent on the interpreting physician.
Will a Sleep Study be covered by my insurance?
Overnight sleep testing is a procedure covered by most plans.
Lubbock Heart Hospital Sleep Center will work with your physician to verify coverage and help obtain any pre-certification or authorization required. You may wish to contact your insurance company (via the customer service number located on your insurance card.)
Wellness Tools
Take our Sleep Disorder Quiz or rate your level of sleepiness with our Sleepiness Scale.
