1. Do I need a referral to have a sleep study?
   We get your referral.
2. Will this be covered by my insurance?
   In most cases, yes, although you may be responsible for a co-pay. Questions about coverage of your particular policy should be directed to the Customer Service number on the back of your Insurance Card.
3. What do I need to bring with me?
   Any normal bedtime medications and comfortable sleeping attire.
4. Do I need to take my medications?
   Unless instructed differently by your physician, please take all normal medications, in the normal dosage, at the normal times as you do every day.
5. Can I bring my pillow?
   You may bring your pillow or favorite blanket, if you wish. Please don't forget to take it with you the next morning.
6. What do I wear?
   Comfortable sleeping attire is recommended. T-shirts and gym shorts are what most patients wear for the study.
7. May I bring my pet or spouse?
   Neither pets nor spouses are allowed at the sleep lab. We need to get an accurate picture of YOUR uninterrupted sleep.
8. How long will this take?
   You will need to arrive at the Sleep Lab at 8.45 p.m. You will leave around 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
9. Are there any needles?
   There are no needles involved. A sleep study is non-invasive.
10. How closely are you going to watch me?
    You will have several leads attached to you. This is the most valuable way we 'watch' you sleep. There is also an infrared camera in the patient room so we may monitor your position, movements and need for assistance.
11. Does it hurt?
    The study itself does not hurt. Occasionally a patient will have slight irritation the following day in sites where leads were placed.

12. Will you give me medications to sleep?
The technicians at the Sleep Lab are not licensed to dispense medications. If your ordering physician has prescribed a specific medication for your sleep study, please fill the prescription prior to arriving at the Sleep Lab and you will self-administer your medication prior to the study.

13. What if I can't go to sleep?
Many patients believe they will not be able to fall asleep; if you feel you fall into this category, please discuss it with your ordering physician. He may prescribe a mild sleep aid, which will not affect your study, but will help you to fall asleep.

14. May I drink or eat?
If you normally have a snack before bedtime, please bring it with you, remembering to avoid caffeinated products.

15. Are there TV's in the rooms?
Patient rooms are equipped with televisions and cable. TV's must be turned off by 11:00 p.m.

16. Are showers available?
There are no patient showers in the sleep lab. However, you may want to go home to shower before going to work after your sleep study.

17. Will there be someone there with me?
A sleep tech will be in the Lab all night, monitoring patients for the entire night.

18. How soon will I know if I have sleep apnea?
Ordering physicians receive a 'scored' copy of your sleep report within 1 week. They interpret the results.

19. If I need a CPAP machine, does the Sleep Lab provide one?
No. Your physician at the Florida Sleep Disorder Center will order your CPAP machine. The machine is delivered by a Durable Medical Equipment Company, which is not associated with our sleep lab.

20. Does insurance cover the cost of a CPAP machine?
Yes, however insurance coverage varies greatly according to individual policies. It is best to contact your insurance company for details.