You may have read our blog post on the difference between an at-home HST (Home Sleep Test) and an in-lab PSG (polysomnography), both of which test for sleep apnea. But that’s just scratching the surface of the sometimes complex and confusing terminology used to describe sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment. What’s the difference between a BiPAP titration and an ASV Titration? What’s a MWT (Maintenance of Wakefulness Test)? Which applies to me?
You’re in luck, because we have the answers.
Our New Release: Guide to Sleep Study Types and Codes
We’re proud to present a concise and coherent guide of different sleep studies! This document is a well-organized table that clearly and simply explains the terminology used when referring to sleep testing. It will help you understand what the various tests are, what they check for, what they entail, and what they can reveal about the sleep patterns of a patient.
The Document Contains:
- The different types of studies (including daytime and overnight)
- Other names for the studies (aka)
- Reasons the test is typically performed
- What the test involves
- How the test differs for different age groups (for instance, children versus adults)
- The CPTcode associated with the study.
Jump into our organized guide and clear up your confusion about the world of sleep apnea testing!
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