Here are some steps you can take to be prepared for your sleep study.

• Plan to arrive at the sleep center by 8 p.m. on the night of your study. 
• Bring the completed sleep history/life history questionnaire, which you are given in your information packet. 
• Bring comfortable clothes to wear during your study. Pajamas are acceptable. 
• Bring your insurance card and photo identification. 
• Keep your routine schedule for all medications, with the exception of sleep aides. If applicable, bring your sleep aides with you to the study and inform your technician. 
• You may bring your pillow from home if desired. Please come with clean hair. No gel, mousse, hair spray, artificial braids or hairpieces may be worn. 
• The sleep study will conclude at 6 a.m. the following morning. Please plan transportation accordingly. 
• Parents of children (up to age 18) are required to stay for the duration of the study. 
• Patients requiring assistance from their family may also have someone stay. 
• No smoking is permitted.