Diagnosis
At Dusk till Dawn, we offer Sleep Studies conducted in the comfort of your own home. It’s an easy, stress-free process that allows you to sleep naturally in familiar surroundings.
There are 2 types of sleep studies that can be conducted in your own home environment:
Level 2 PSG
Full Comprehensive Home Sleep Study
A Full Comprehensive Home Sleep Study is conducted in the comfort of your own home and requires a referral from your GP. If you meet Medicare eligibility criteria, this study may be payable by Medicare.
This Level 2 sleep study provides an in-depth assessment of your sleep by recording a wide range of physiological data throughout the night. This includes brain activity, heart rate, airflow, breathing effort, oxygen levels, and sleep disruptions (arousals). Collecting this detailed information allows for an accurate evaluation of your sleep patterns and breathing during sleep.
The results are reviewed by a Sleep Physician to help diagnose sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea and guide the most appropriate treatment pathway tailored to your individual needs.
Medicare criteria not met
If you do not meet the Medicare eligibility criteria, you can still proceed with a sleep study. In this case, the sleep study can still be completed, with a private fee applicable. Choosing to self-fund a sleep study allows you to access the same comprehensive assessment without the need to meet Medicare requirements.
Our team will discuss all costs with you upfront and guide you through the process to ensure you can make an informed decision about your care.
Level 3
Sleep Apnoea Screening Test
The Level 3 Sleep Apnoea Screening Test is a simple, take-home assessment designed for individuals with straightforward symptoms of sleep apnoea or for those who do not meet Medicare eligibility criteria.
This test records limited data related to breathing during sleep, making it suitable as an initial screening tool for uncomplicated sleep apnoea. While helpful in identifying breathing-related sleep issues, it is not a comprehensive diagnostic study and cannot assess other sleep disorders. For example, brain activity is not recorded, so sleep stages and arousals cannot be fully evaluated.
Because this study is not eligible for a Medicare rebate, a private fee applies. Our team will discuss whether this screening test is appropriate for your individual symptoms and guide you toward the most suitable assessment or treatment pathway.
All levels of Sleep Studies performed at Dusk till Dawn are professionally set up, scored by Sleep Scientists and reported on by sleep and respiratory Physicians.
