According to the American Academy of Sleep Technologists, Home Sleep Testing is NOT appropriate and is contraindicated for the following patients:

• Pediatric patients under the age of 18
• Patients with comorbid medical conditions such as:
  • moderate to severe pulmonary disease
  • neuromuscular disease
  • congestive heart failure
• Patients suspected of having sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea including:
  • central sleep apnea
  • periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)
  • insomnia
  • parasomnias
  • circadian rhythm disorders
  • narcolepsy
• Patients with medical or cognitive issues that impact the safety of a patient using the home sleep test device unattended.