WE   BELIEVE:

At Shasta Sleep Services we believe in the importance of individuals taking control of their own health.

We believe in the benefits of making home sleep testing convenient, affordable, and comfortable.

We believe that the diagnosis of sleep apnea can help create healthier and happier communities.

We are your local, Medicare approved, independent diagnostic testing facility offering fast, affordable, and comfortable options for sleep apnea testing.. IN YOUR OWN HOME!

Depending on patient preferences and comfort level, testing can be completed using NEW technology with an App Based Home Sleep Test or an older type of home sleep test with the Alice Night One.

To decide which option is best for you, please watch the 2 videos below:

THE APP BASED HOME SLEEP TEST IS THE ONE WE RECOMMEND.

IF YOU HAVE A NEWER SMART PHONE AND FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THIS OPTION, THERE IS NO NEED TO WATCH THE SECOND VIDEO.

IF YOU ARE CHOOSING THE APP BASED TEST, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PHONE TYPE BELOW TO ENSURE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE APP:

CELESTE+ for Android

CELESTE+ for iPhone

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE THE APP BASED OPTION, PLEASE SEE THE ALICE NIGHT ONE VIDEO BELOW:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TESTING PROCESS

1. Do I need to sleep on my back and/or skip my medications before bed?

NO. Please sleep in your normal sleeping positions while wearing the device and follow all your normal bedtime routines as closely as possible - unless otherwise directed by your doctor. We are attempting to replicate a NORMAL night sleep.

2. How many hours do I need to wear the testing device?

We prefer 6 HOURS of recorded time, although you do not need to be asleep for all of it. We recommend you put the equipment on 30 minutes before going to bed to become more comfortable with wearing it.

3. If I do something wrong will it delete the testing data that I have recorded?

NO. The testing data is stored on the hardware of the unit or in the portal and cannot be deleted by powering the unit off, changing or charging the batteries, or testing again.

4. What if I want to (or need to) test more than 2 times? Can I do that?

YES. However, if you need to test more than 2 nights, thus keeping the equipment longer than was originally scheduled, please contact our office to discuss: 530-691-4050.

5. What if I need to get up to use the bathroom during testing?

The unit is connected to your person; you can get up and move around freely while testing. Just keep the unit on and resume sleep when you are ready. If you need to wash your hands please remove the finger probe, and dry your hands completely before replacing the sensor back on your finger.

6. How do I mail the test back to you? Please mail the device (as well as batteries and SIGNED paperwork if applicable) back to us using the PRE-PAID packaging that we provided. You can take it to the post office or give it to your USPS mail person.

7. How long does it take to get results? Results will be sent to your providers office 1 business day after the test has been returned to our office and you will receive an email (as long as we have your email address on file).

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE ALICE NIGHT ONE (not the app based test):

8. Should I change the batteries?

You should change the batteries after testing the first night - prior to testing a second night. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties on the first night, changing the batteries can also be helpful.

9. In the morning after testing I only see a “+” - no pies. Do I need to test again?

YES. If you followed the instructions closely and still only see a plus sign, you should definitely test again. You can also call our office at this time for assistance (530) 691-4050.

10. If I tested one night and have 3 or 4 solid green pie shapes in the morning do I need to test a second night?

A second night is highly recommended but not required.

11. I have 3-4 pie shapes, but they are all orange/yellow instead of green?

If the pies are orange this indicates that the unit was having an issue with one or more of the sensors. Please change out the batteries and test again paying special attention to the icon(s) that are also orange - to ensure they are hooked up correctly and secured in place.

12. Are the pie shapes cumulative?

NO. The pie shapes reset after each night. For example: If after night #1 you have 2 green pie shapes and after night #2 you have 2 green pie shapes again, that is 4 green pies total and indicates plenty of time.