George G. Monroe v. Carolyn W. Colvin

Filing

OPINION ATTACHMENTS. [15-1098]

Multiple Sleep Latency Test - Overview and Facts

Appeal: 15-1098

Doc: 48-1

Find a Sleep Center

Filed: 06/16/2016

Pg: 1 of 2

Search

Search site...

Share:

Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
- Overview and Facts

The multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) tests for excessive daytime
sleepiness by measuring how quickly you fall asleep in a quiet
environment during the day. Also known as a daytime nap study, the
MSLT is the standard tool used to diagnose narcolepsy and idiopathic
hypersomnia.

Email   

Print

MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TEST

Overview and Facts
Preparing for the MSLT
Testing Process & Results

ESSENTIALS IN SLEEP
Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
Jet Lag
Narcolepsy
Restless Legs Syndrome
Shift Work
Snoring

The MSLT is a full-day test that consists of five scheduled naps separated by two-hour breaks. During each nap
trial, you will lie quietly in bed and try to go to sleep. Once the lights go off, the test will measure how long it
takes for you to fall asleep. You will be awakened after sleeping 15 minutes. If you do not fall asleep within 20
minutes, the nap trial will end.
Each nap will be taken in a dark and quiet sleep environment that is intended for your comfort and to isolate any
external factors that may affect your ability to fall asleep. A series of sensors will measure whether you are asleep.
The sensors also determine your sleep stage.

In-Lab Sleep Study

Healthy Sleep Habits

1

ed
iew

1

6/0
0

8, v

109
5-

Home Sleep Apnea Testing
CPAP

016
/2

Excessive daytime sleepiness occurs when you are sleepy when you should be awake and alert. A board-certified
sleep medicine physician will recommend an MSLT if he or she suspects you have excessive daytime sleepiness
related to narcolepsy or a hypersomnia. The MSLT is offered at AASM-Accredited Sleep Centers. In order to
provide the highest level of care for patients, the AASM requires a board certified sleep medcine physician to
review the results of the MSLT.

SLEEP DISORDERS BY CATEGORY
Insomnias
Hypersomnias
Sleep Breathing Disorders
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Parasomnias
Sleep Movement Disorders
DISEASE DETECTION
TREATMENT & THERAPY
THE SLEEP TEAM
HEALTHY SLEEP AWARENESS
SLEEP PRODUCT GUIDE

http://www.sleepeducation.org/disease-detection/multiple-sleep-latency-test/overview-and-facts[06/01/2016 4:59:26 PM]

continue to Preparing for the MSLT »

Multiple Sleep Latency Test - Overview and Facts

Appeal: 15-1098

Doc: 48-1

Filed: 06/16/2016

Pg: 2 of 2

Use the following fields to
locate sleep centers in
your area.
City, State, and/or Zip
Search radius:

25
25

Search

Copyright © 2014 American Academy of Sleep Medicine

016
/2

2510 North Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

ed
iew

1

6/0
0

8, v
109
5-

1

http://www.sleepeducation.org/disease-detection/multiple-sleep-latency-test/overview-and-facts[06/01/2016 4:59:26 PM]