Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Equipment and Sensors
Sleep apnea diagnostic equipment for sleep labs, hospitals and home sleep testing programs - home sleep apnea test (HSAT) recorders and polysomnography (PSG) sensors from Philips Respironics, ResMed (ApneaLink), Nox Medical, SOMNOmedics and Compumedics. Stocked as portable recorders and the matched sensor set - airflow cannulas, respiratory effort belts, SpO2 modules, snore sensors and body position sensors - used in attended lab studies and take-home testing. Wholesale case pricing for sleep labs, hospitals and distributor procurement.
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Sleep Apnea Diagnostics for Lab and Home Testing
Sleep apnea diagnostics covers the recorders and sensors used to measure breathing, oxygenation and sleep during a diagnostic study - either an attended in-lab polysomnography (PSG) study or an unattended home sleep apnea test (HSAT). The category groups the portable recorders with the matched sensor set that captures airflow, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation, snore and body position. Sensors and single-patient-use consumables are the recurring supply attached to a sleep testing program.
Sleep Diagnostic Products Stocked
- Home sleep apnea test (HSAT) recorders - Portable multi-channel recorders for take-home testing. Philips Respironics, ResMed ApneaLink and Nox Medical are common HSAT platforms.
- Polysomnography sensor sets - The full sensor complement for attended lab studies, including EEG, EOG, EMG, airflow, effort, SpO2 and position channels on SOMNOmedics, Nox and Compumedics systems.
- Airflow sensors - Nasal pressure cannulas and thermistor airflow sensors that measure breathing airflow.
- Respiratory effort belts - Chest and abdomen RIP belts that measure breathing effort.
- SpO2 modules and snore sensors - Oximetry modules for oxygen saturation and pulse rate, plus snore microphones and body position sensors.
Sensor Channels by Study Type
| Channel | Sensor | Study Type | Representative Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airflow | Nasal cannula, thermistor | HSAT and PSG | Philips Respironics, ResMed |
| Respiratory effort | RIP belts (chest, abdomen) | HSAT and PSG | Nox Medical, SOMNOmedics |
| Oxygen saturation | SpO2 finger sensor | HSAT and PSG | Nonin, Masimo |
| EEG / EOG / EMG | Electrodes | Attended PSG | Compumedics, Natus |
Home Testing and In-Lab Study Configurations
Sleep testing runs in two configurations. Home sleep apnea tests use a portable recorder with a reduced channel set - airflow, effort, oxygen saturation and often heart rate and position - that a patient wears at home, so the recurring supply is single-patient-use airflow cannulas and disposable sensor components. Attended in-lab polysomnography adds EEG, EOG and EMG electrodes for a full sleep study, generating electrode and consumable demand per study. Sensors are grouped by recorder platform and channel so a lab matches the sensor set to its installed HSAT and PSG systems.
Sleep diagnostics consumables track directly to study volume - each home or lab study consumes airflow cannulas, sensor components and oximetry supplies - which makes the single-patient-use sensor set a standing-order candidate for sleep labs and hospital sleep programs. Standardizing on one recorder platform keeps sensor compatibility and reordering predictable. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a home sleep apnea test and in-lab polysomnography?
A home sleep apnea test (HSAT) uses a portable recorder with a reduced channel set - airflow, respiratory effort, oxygen saturation and often heart rate and body position - that a patient wears at home. Attended in-lab polysomnography (PSG) records the full channel set, adding EEG, EOG and EMG electrodes for sleep staging under technician supervision. The catalog stocks portable HSAT recorders and full PSG sensor sets, along with the single-patient-use consumables each study type uses.
Which sensors are included in a sleep study sensor set?
A sleep study sensor set includes airflow sensors (nasal pressure cannula and thermistor), respiratory effort belts for the chest and abdomen, an SpO2 finger sensor for oxygen saturation and pulse rate, a snore microphone and a body position sensor. Attended in-lab studies add EEG, EOG and EMG electrodes. Sensors are grouped by recorder platform - Philips Respironics, ResMed, Nox Medical, SOMNOmedics and Compumedics - so a lab orders the matched set.
Are sleep diagnostic sensors reusable or single-patient-use?
Both. Airflow cannulas and certain sensor components are single-patient-use and reordered per study, while effort belts, SpO2 sensors and the recorder are reusable and cleaned between patients. In home testing programs the single-patient-use airflow cannula is the main recurring consumable. Sensors are grouped by recorder platform so a lab matches reusable and disposable components to its installed HSAT and PSG systems.
Can sleep labs and hospitals order sleep diagnostic supplies in bulk?
Yes. HSAT recorders, polysomnography sensor sets, airflow cannulas, effort belts, SpO2 modules and snore sensors are stocked in case quantities for sleep labs, hospital sleep programs and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity single-patient-use sensors and airflow cannulas that track to study volume. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What sleep diagnostic products should be in a sleep lab formulary?
A sleep lab formulary typically includes HSAT recorders for take-home testing, full PSG sensor sets for attended studies, single-patient-use airflow cannulas, reusable respiratory effort belts in adult and pediatric sizes, SpO2 finger sensors, snore and position sensors, and EEG/EOG/EMG electrodes for in-lab staging. Consumable quantities are set to study volume. MAP Medical builds consolidated sleep diagnostic packages matched to lab platform and testing volume - contact our team for an assessment.