Patient care pathway

A sleep study may be requested following a pre-assessment prior to surgery; this can be arranged quickly and efficiently.

Your local GP or consultant may request a sleep study if there is a history of sleep-related problems, snoring or sleep apnoea.

Turnaround of 7 – 10 days, including review by a respiratory physician if required.

The equipment is delivered by courier directly to your home address, the Alice Sleep Study is used for 1 – 2 nights. Courier collection is then arranged to return the equipment to Philips Respironics.

The sleep study report is sent directly to Kent Diagnostics, who will then liaise with the clinician or patient with regards to the outcome. A referral to a respiratory physician may be indicated.