Question about sleep test....

Hi...my first sleep test was the one that they send you home with. My doctor felt that I needed to go to the hospital for the overnight one. I went in on Dec. 23rd. I have been waiting almost 6 weeks for the results and after calling to inquire, I got a call from the sleep lab. They said that I needed to come in and get a cpap machine to take home for a couple of weeks. She said that the test wasn't complete because the tech didn't come in and put the machine on me. I don't understand this as I was there from 10pm to 6am and there were only 3 of us there instead of the usual 6. There were also 2 techs on that night. How will they know if I have sleep apnea by me taking the machine home myself? She did mention something about if I felt better after taking the machine home, they would order me one. I am totally confused. If anyone has any insight on this, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Patty Riverside

I had to do mine in two parts one night was the sleep test then the other night many weeks later was the one where they put my cpap on and turned up the air to see what mine would be set on, but how ever I do think there is one out there that kind of sets it's self ,.. maybe you can ask them how will they know what to set it at and see if it's one that sets it's self,,hope that helps ,....shelly

Thank you.....I called the sleep lab again today and I am going to pick up the machine this Friday. I guess my test isn't done yet. She said that I am borderline sleep apnea. I woke up 30 times during the night. How many times do you need to wake up to have sleep apnea? I think 30 times is alot! She said that after I bring the cpap back, the doctor will go over it and see if I need one or not. Patty

I'm not sure how many times I was up ... but my cpap is set at 13 I love my cpap ..good luck..shelly