Sleep Test Options

In Australia, sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder, affecting millions of people. There are various ways to diagnose sleep apnea, including sleep studies, in-lab testing, home sleep testing, and clinical assessments.

At Sleep Test Australia our Sleep Apnea Testing devices can be ordered online and done in the privacy of your own home with almost immediate results that are of a clinical standard and can be shared with your health practitioners for immediate treatment, or to screen the viability of next level testing. Below is a breakdown of the various sleep testing options so you can select which one is best for you.

Home Sleep Apnea Test Comparison Chart 

Level 2 Sleep Test

A Level 2 sleep study is a medical test, which usually begins with a referral from your GP and a high percentage of cases meet Medicare Bulk Billing eligibility but can also be taken privately.

In this study the signals from your brain waves, oxygen levels, breathing effort, airflow, heart activity, and muscle movements will all be recorded to help your GP and Sleep & Respiratory Physician assess your sleep and its impact on your health or quality of life.

 

 

Level 3 & 4 Sleep Tests

Level 3 & 4 Sleep Tests are not covered by Medicare Bulk Billing or suitable for commercial operator testing, however can be a convenient online option for patients requiring the additional benefits provided by a Level 2 test without needing to attend clinical appointments. These are considered to be helpful screening tools to validate more advanced testing if required. 

 

Clinical
Sleep Study

Level 2

Wired Home Medical Device

Apnea / hypopnea risk

Certified apnea /
hypopnea measurements

 Sleep stages

Head position

Micro-arousals

Respiratory effort

SpO2

Total sleep time

Bruxism

Clinically applicable results

Immediate Results

✓ Medicare Bulk Billing*

✓ Commercial
Operator Approved

Clinical Attendance Required
*Medicare Conditions Apply

Sleep
Trackers

Not Medically Certified

Bracelet, Pillow, Smartphone etc

Apnea / hypopnea risk

Certified apnea /
hypopnea measurements

 Sleep stages

Head position

Micro-arousals

Respiratory effort

✘ SpO2

Total sleep time

Bruxism

Clinically applicable results

Immediate Results

Medicare Eligible

Commercial
Operator Approved

Various Outlets
Suits Personal Use Only