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What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring anything you would normally take to stay overnight somewhere.
This includes pyjamas or something to sleep in (t-shirt and shorts are fine), any medication you normally take, toiletries including soap and shampoo, and clothes for the next day.
Please have dinner before you arrive or bring dinner with you. Microwave facilities are available.
What is the cost of the study?
The cost of the sleep study will be discussed with you upon booking. There are several options regarding payment available. You will be asked to settle your account upon arrival. A receipt will be provided to you. Partial reimbursement may be available from Medicare and/or your private health fund if you have suitable cover.
How do I prepare for my sleep study?
Please arrive with clean hair. Do not use hair mousse or gel. Please remove nail polish or false fingernails, as they will interfere with recording your blood oxygen levels. No other special preparation is required unless your physician has specifically instructed you to do so (for example: cessation of medications). Otherwise, please try to have as normal a day as possible.
What will happen during the sleep study?
When you arrive you will be met at reception. You may be asked to complete some forms before being taken to the waiting room. Your sleep technician will show you to your private room.
Staff will show you the recreation room, where you are welcome to watch TV, have a hot drink, or eat your dinner (if you have brought it with you). If you prefer, you may wish to spend time in your room with a book or watch DVDs (a small DVD library is available) and you are welcome to bring your own DVDs.
During the evening, a sleep technician will place sensors on your head and body. These sensors will monitor you overnight. After the sensors have been applied, you are still able to move around until bed-time. There may be a short delay in the time between your arrival and the time of your sensor placement.
When it is time for bed, your sleep technician will apply more sensors and perform a series of checks prior to lights out.
In the morning, between 6:00am and 6:30am, the sleep technician will wake you and remove the sensors. You are then able to shower and patients are able to leave the Clinic between 7:00am and 7:30am.
Can I get up to use the bathroom during the sleep study?
Yes. Please alert your sleep technician who will be happy to assist.
Where do I park?
There are a limited number of parking spaces on site. If you have not already done so, please contact Reception on 9114 0000 to reserve your parking space. To enter the car park from Glebe Point Road, turn onto Leichhardt Street, and turn right into the second driveway. Press the ‘Reception’ intercom button on the post. Reception will answer and provide access to the car park and give further instructions.
What happens next?
Once you have completed the sleep study the results are extensively analysed and a detailed report is provided to your sleep specialist. Your sleep specialist will discuss the results with you at your next appointment.
Enquiries
phone: +61 2 9114 0000
Fax: +61 2 9114 0010
Email: reception@woolcock.org.au