What You Can Expect A sleep test or polysomnogram may be recommended by our sleep specialists after your initial evaluation. The program includes the University Sleep Laboratory located at 600 East Genesee Street, Suite 123 in Syracuse, a few blocks from University Hospital. Sleep tests are performed in this state of the art, fully computerized facility under the supervision of the sleep specialists involved in the program.
Parking is provided free of charge to patients.
A polysomnogram is used to discover the causes of sleep disorders and plan your treatment. It is typically done during your normal sleeping hours. Depending on your sleep problem, you may also be studied during the daytime after your overnight study or you may be asked to come back for a second night of evaluation. The polysomnogram is painless and involves continuous monitoring of brain waves, breathing, eye movements, blood oxygen levels, muscle activity, body position, snoring and heart rhythm during sleep. Abnormal body movements are monitored by a special video camera.