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A free screening test for sleep apnea lets you ask your doctor for a prescription. Don’t have a family doctor? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.
Home sleep apnea diagnostic test
The WatchPAT ONE is a revolutionary portable device for diagnosing sleep apnea when it’s convenient for you. Approved by learned societies, it’s an innovative technology that accurately detects sleep apnea.
The WatchPAT home sleep test device uses three points of contact. All you have to do is:
- Attach the chest sensor
- Strap on the bracelet
- Slip on the finger probe.
The WatchPAT ONE is a single-use device. Take advantage of the recycling program by returning the device using the return label we provide. We will make sure that the device is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
The WatchPAT ONE is designed for people age 12 and over who weigh more than 30 kg (66 lb). A medical prescription for a home sleep apnea test is required.
The test includes:
- A complete interpretation report issued by a sleep medicine specialist who is a member of the Collège des médecins du Québec
- Personalized support, including a “Better understand your sleep” consultation with a respiratory therapist based on your test results
Attach the equipment following the instructions on the app downloaded to your smartphone (Apple or Android).
Instructional videos are also available on the app.
Home delivery within 72 hours*
The device will be sent to the address of your choice. Once you have done the test, return the device using the return label we provided. We will make sure that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
*Delivery time applicable for the province of Quebec.
Frequenty asked questions about sleep tests
If you are not satisfied with your sleep quality or if you have symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, snoring, lack of concentration, or a decreased ability to effectively perform everyday tasks, a sleep test might be helpful.
Also, sleep disorders are often associated with diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.
The device has three sensors: one goes on the chest, a second on the wrist, and the third on a finger. These sensors collect data about sleep, including pauses in breathing, snoring, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and body positioning. They provide a quick assessment of your sleep stages.
The home test is often the preferred method for diagnosing sleep apnea, especially in people with symptoms such as daytime sleepiness, pauses in their breathing, snoring, and non-restorative sleep. The test is accessible and can be done in the comfort of your own home at your convenience.
By contrast, the laboratory sleep test, called polysomnography, provides a more comprehensive and detailed sleep analysis. Given in a controlled environment, the test can be used to diagnose sleep apnea, as well as other sleep disorders. With the help of an electroencephalogram (EEG), a test that uses sensors attached to your head, it is possible to accurately detect the different stages of sleep, evaluate its quality, and pinpoint when it is disturbed. Several other sensors can help identify what exactly disturbs your sleep, such as leg movements. You can make an appointment at one of our service points for a laboratory sleep test.
If you are not sure which test is right foryou, talk to one of our respiratory therapists.
You will have the opportunity to provide detailed information about your experience on a morning questionnaire. Our team will analyze the information and the data collected by the device. Based on this analysis, we will determine whether you need a new test without additional cost.