LEVEL 3 SLEEP STUDY

When you think of a sleep study, you might picture yourself in a lab, covered in wires, with specialists watching as you try to fall asleep. While that is accurate for some levels of sleep studies, that’s not the case in a level 3 sleep study.

A level 3 sleep study—often referred to as a home sleep apnea test (HSAT)—is done from the comfort of your own home—not at a sleep lab or hospital. With a level 3 sleep study, you use a sleep study kit at home that records your breathing activity, oxygen levels, and heart rate throughout the course of the night. Based on this activity, a level 3 sleep study tests your snoring and airflow and diagnoses if you have obstructive sleep apnea. A level 3 sleep study is the type of sleep study offered at Kashmir Institute Of Allergy and Sleep Sciences.

Who Should Have a Level 3 Sleep Study?

A level 3 sleep study is best suited for those who suspect they suffer from, or who are at risk for sleep apnea only. If you are suffering from poor sleep but are not at risk for sleep apnea, or if you are unsure of the cause of your poor sleep, a level 2 or level 1 sleep study may be preferred.