ApneaLink Sleep Study Overview
Our ApneaLink study is so successful because you are educated by a trained technician at the clinic before going home to apply the equipment and sleep in your own bed. All you need to do is drop our equipment back the next day.
ApneaLink Information & Procedure
Once your appointment has been scheduled you will receive a pack with detailed information regarding your ApneaLink study. Here is a brief overview of what to expect on the night of your test.
- Location – please see contact us page.
- Parking – secure underground parking is available, more details on contact us page.
- Paperwork – Please complete all forms prior to your ApneaLink.
- Arrival – You will be greeted by our receptionist who will attend to any final pieces of paperwork with you. You will need to settle your account. You will be introduced to the setup staff.
- Set-up – You will be educated in the application of ApneaLink testing equipment. This takes approximately half an hour by a trained sleep technologist in a private room at the Clinic.
- At home – You will need to apply three leads (nasal cannula, effort band & oximeter) and will receive verbal and written instruction on how to do this.
- Overnight – Go to bed as per normal routine. You will start and stop the device recording as per instruction. There is a small risk of data loss and under these circumstances a second study will need to occur (free of charge).
- With the equipment attached you will be able to get up to the bathroom and back into bed easily.
- In the morning – Wake up as per normal and you will need to carefully remove the leads and place them in the bag provided. Do not clean the leads as this will be done by the Clinic. You will need to drop the equipment off the morning the study finishes so the data can be analysed and the equipment prepared for the next patient.
- Report – Once equipment is returned and information downloaded, the study is reviewed by trained staff and then reported on by a Sleep Specialist. Results go to your referring doctor within 7-10 business days.
ApneaLink Study Setup Example
- The patient is educated by a trained sleep technologist on how to apply 3 leads
- A band is placed around the chest of the patient and attached with velcro
- An oximeter is applied to the finger and the patient is educated on how to tape in situ
- A nasal cannula is placed into the nostrils and the patient is educated on how to tape in situ
- The patient is shown how to turn on and test the signals
- The patient is shown how to turn off the device and detach the sensors
- The patient can ask questions and practice and then takes home written instruction for procedure
- The patient drops the device back the next morning
Referral Information
Written referrals are required for all types of studies. GP referrals last 12 months and specialist referrals 3 months from first date of service.
Medicare regulations require a referral from a Sleep/Respiratory Physician (or in some cases a Neurologist) for some diagnostic, and all CPAP and specialised sleep disorder tests. See our downloadable referral below for the pre-screening criteria for adults.
Our paediatric testing has separate guidelines – please contact the Clinic for more information.
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“From the first visit to follow ups the clinic provide a range of professional services. I cannot believe the difference the service has made to myself, not being exhausted constantly. Everything is explained in detail by the staff, who are the friendliest people around, with a special shout out to Katie, sleep consultant, who is not only an expert when it comes to CPAP machines but has been available at any time for advice on the use and functions of CPAP machines. Thanks again to all staff.”
DD – January 2025
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“Peninsula Sleep Clinic has the highest level of expertise combined with the deepest possible commitment to make your CPAP work specifically for you. They are not there to simply sell you a machine and give you basic instructions. They fully realise that mask fit and comfort is paramount to you using successfully the CPAP machine and hence they have a team of friendly specialists to achieve this. Additionally they give great value for money.”
AM – October 2024
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