Patient Support

Sleep Test Information

Your sleep study will begin at 8:15 p.m., at Clear View Imaging Sleep Lab, 798 Hausman Road, Suite 250, Allentown, PA.  The test will end at approximately 5:30 a.m., the following morning.  Please enter through the main entrance and take the elevator to the second floor. The Sleep Lab is located in Suite 250.  This is the first suite on the left as you are exiting the elevator on the second floor. Enter the suite and have a seat in the waiting area.

You may park in the front of the main entrance. Please do not park in designated handicapped areas unless you have proper identification on your vehicle.

You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire the night of your study. Once you have been settled into your private room, there will be several small “sensors” placed on your scalp, face, chest, abdomen, and legs. The purpose of these sensors is to monitor brain wave activity, eye movement, muscle activity, and heart and respiratory rates. The set-up procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

The following are a few things we ask of you:

1. Since the sensors are placed on the skin and scalp, we ask that you bathe and shampoo your hair before coming to the lab. Do not use hair spray or oils, and please remove all make-up.
2. No caffeine (coffee, tea, or soft drinks), or non-prescription drugs should be consumed on the day of the test because these can affect the validity of the test.
3. Please remain awake the day of the test.
4. Please eat supper before coming for the test.
5. For your own safety, NO smoking is permitted in the lab.
6. Do avoid consuming any alcoholic beverages the day of the test.
7. Currently there are NO shower facilities in the Sleep Lab. Please bring your own toiletries.
8. Please bring the following items with you:
   • Comfortable nightwear.
   • Any medications you may need, including nasal spray, if you use any.
   • The pillow you usually sleep on.

9. Please bring your prescription with you.
10. Billing for your test will be done by Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley. You will be responsible for payment of this test if your insurance carrier does not cover the cost. Please check with your insurance company in advance to see if they would provide coverage. The proper Procedure Codes are as follows:
    • Sleep study – 95807
    • Sleep treatment (nasal CPAP) – 95811
    • Multiple Sleep Latency Test – 95805

11. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are going to be delayed for any reason, please contact the Sleep Lab immediately.  The phone number is 610-973-3866. Failure to communicate delays by 9:30 p.m. may result in rescheduling of your appointment.

Your physician will be given the results of the test.  Please contact him/her if you have any questions about the results of your test.

We are here to be of service to you.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call Clear View Imaging Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 610-530-1515.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ClearView Sleep Lab
Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley P.C.

NOTICE:
The Sleep Lab requires a 24 hour cancellation notice. A $50 fee will be charged for missed appointments cancelled without 24-hour advance notice.