Home Sleep Tests in San Diego
Convenient, accurate home sleep testing for San Diego residents. Get diagnosed by board-certified sleep medicine physicians.
Home Sleep Testing for San Diego Residents
San Diego's laid-back reputation belies a city full of active professionals, military families, and retirees who all deserve quality sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans, and San Diego residents are no exception. With our Mediterranean climate encouraging outdoor activity and a generally healthy lifestyle, many San Diegans are surprised to learn that sleep apnea can affect even fit, active individuals. Advanced Sleep Medicine Services provides San Diego residents with a straightforward, at-home option for sleep apnea diagnosis.
Why San Diego Residents Choose Home Sleep Testing
San Diego spans over 370 square miles, from the beaches of La Jolla and Pacific Beach to the inland communities of El Cajon, Escondido, and Chula Vista. Traveling to an in-lab sleep study, especially with San Diego's notorious traffic, can be inconvenient regardless of where you live in the county. A home sleep test eliminates the need for the drive and the overnight stay at a facility. Instead, an FDA-approved diagnostic device is mailed to your San Diego address. You wear it for one night or two nights, depending on the device, and take the test in the comfort of your own bed.
The Military Community and Sleep Apnea
San Diego is home to a large military population, including Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Camp Pendleton just to the north. Sleep apnea is prevalent among military service members and veterans, often linked to the physical demands and stress of service. TRICARE and VA health plans are among the insurance programs we work with, making it easy for military families to access testing.
Recognizing the Symptoms
Common signs of sleep apnea include chronic snoring, episodes of stopped breathing observed by a partner, waking up with a dry mouth or headache, excessive daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating. Many people dismiss these symptoms as normal aging or stress. However, untreated sleep apnea is linked to serious conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis through a home sleep test can be a critical first step.
How It Works
If you need assistance, we can help - Contact us online or call us. All sleep studies require a doctor's order. After we receive the order, you can use our easy-to-use online scheduler to select a shipping date, review a short training video, and completed needed forms, all on your phone or computer. We verify your insurance, ship the device to your home in San Diego, and you complete the test in one or two nights depending on the device. The test itself is comfortable, convenient and non-invasive. Our board-certified sleep physicians analyze your data and provide a completed report including diagnosis and recommendations, to your doctor, typically within a few business days. Your doctor will discuss the results and next steps with you.
Comprehensive Coverage
We are contracted and in-network with over 100 insurance plans, including major San Diego-area plans such as Optum Care Network - San Diego Provider Medical Group, as well as Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Medicare and TRICARE. Our insurance team handles verification and prior authorization, removing a common barrier to care.
Get Started Today
Whether you live in Hillcrest, North Park, Rancho Bernardo, or anywhere else in San Diego County, getting tested for sleep apnea has never been easier. Request your home sleep test today and take the first step toward better sleep and better health.
Sleep Apnea in San Diego
Estimated Sleep Apnea Prevalence
Cases Go Undiagnosed
Hospitals Near San Diego
UC San Diego Health
10 miles
Scripps Mercy Hospital
5 miles
Sharp Memorial Hospital
8 miles
Common Questions
San Diego Home Sleep Test FAQ
Yes, we work with TRICARE and other military health plans. We verify insurance as part of our process.
Yes, we accept Optum Care Network - San Diego Provider Medical Group insurance coverage.
Results are typically available within 10 business days or sooner after you take the test and we receive the data. Our board-certified physicians review every study personally.
Yes, we mail home sleep test devices to every zip code in San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to Chula Vista and Imperial Beach.
All sleep tests start with a doctor's order. We can help coordinate with your doctor if needed. Once we receive the doctor's order, you utilize our online scheduler to select a shipping date, watch a short how-to video, and complete a few forms. You can do it all on your mobile phone. We ship the home sleep test kit to you, and you take the test for one or two nights depending on the device. Our board-certified sleep physician reviews the data and completes a full report with diagnosis and recommendations. We send the report to your doctor, who will discuss the results and next steps with you.
We use the ResMed NightOwl and ResMed ApneaLink Air devices in the San Diego region. The NightOwl is about the size of a quarter, and you tape it to your finger overnight for two nights of testing. It connects to an app on your smartphone, and you do not need to return the device. The ApneaLink Air does not require an app. It has a chest belt, finger probe and cannula, and you use it for one night and return it to us in the prepaid envelope we provide.
Ready to Get Tested in San Diego?
Our home sleep test is mailed directly to you. Sleep in the comfort of your own bed while our board-certified physicians analyze your results.