A Type 2 home sleep study, also known as a Level 2 home sleep apnea test, is acceptable for Federal Aviation Administration purposes, but only if it meets specific requirements. It must be a seven-channel diagnostic home sleep study that provides data comparable to a laboratory study. This means it needs to record things like brain waves (EEG), eye movements (EOG), heart rate (ECG), muscle activity (EMG), airflow, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, and body position. There is no need to worry. AXG Sleep Diagnostics LLC only performs this type of home sleep study and we make it easy.
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Here is a more detailed FAA requirement breakdown
- FAA Requirements: The FAA requires a Type I lab study or a Type II (7-channel) unattended home sleep test (HST) if one is warranted. Our study meets this FAA requirement.
- Type II Specifications: A Type II home sleep study typically involves sensors like electrodes on the scalp, a nasal cannula, a chest belt, and a pulse oximeter.
- Why it’s acceptable: The FAA acknowledges that Type II studies can be a suitable alternative to lab studies, particularly in cases where lab studies are unavailable. We are also able to get your testing results back to you before you can have an in lab study.
- Importance of Data Quality:The FAA emphasizes that the Type II study must provide data comparable to laboratory diagnostic testing. Our study quality is indistinguishable from an in lab sleep study.