- An MSLT is a painless test designed to monitor and evaluate the level of your daytime sleepiness, and may assist your provider with determining the potential cause of this sleepiness.
- You will be asked to complete another overnight sleep study prior to the typically daytime MSLT.
- Following your overnight exam, you will remain in the Sleep Center during the day to complete a series of nap attempts or “trials”.
- You will remain in your own private bedroom during both exams.
- Only some of the sensors that are required during the overnight exam will be used during the MSLT, the remainder will be removed.
- You may bring breakfast and lunch or someone can bring you something from home.
- The naps will begin 2-3 hours following your overnight exam and will typically conclude about 4-5 p.m.
- There will be over an hour in between each nap trial where you will be asked to remain alert.
- Wifi is available so mobile devices may be used during this time.
- During the daytime exam all caffeine should be withheld.
- Smoking is not recommended and is strictly forbidden 30 minutes prior to the beginning of any nap trial.
- Patients should complete a Sleep Diary 2 weeks prior to their MSLT