We know medical testing can feel overwhelming, so we’ve created a simple checklist to help you prepare for your test with ease.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin@mansemedical.com.au or call us on 1300 626 730. We’re here to help!
Sleep Tests
CPAP (In-Lab) Sleep Test
Clothing:
- Bring sleepwear consisting of both tops and bottoms.
- You may also bring your own pillow and/or doona if you wish.
Medication:
- Medication that you would normally take for an overnight stay.
- Withhold medication prior to study if advised to do so.
Additional:
- CPAP equipment if already using therapy.
Diagnostic (In-Lab) Sleep Test
Clothing:
- Bring sleepwear consisting of both tops and bottoms.
- You may also bring your own pillow and/or doona if you wish.
Medication:
- Medication that you would normally take for an overnight stay.
- Withhold medication prior to study if advised to do so.
Additional:
- Bring MAS if already on therapy.
Home Sleep Test
Clothing:
- If you are being set up with the device prior to leaving Manse Medical, we ask that you wear loose and comfortable clothing as you will not be able to change or shower afterwards.
Medication:
- As normal.
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
Clothing:
- Bring sleepwear consisting of both tops and bottoms.
- You may also bring your own pillow and/or doona if you wish.
Medication:
- Medication that you would normally take for an overnight stay, with stimulants as an exception.
Additional:
- No caffeine or stimulants.
- Bring any paperwork that you were asked to complete such as a sleep diary.
- If having the study in a non-hospital location, please bring your own meals and snacks.
- Consider bringing some form of entertainment such as a book or smart device as the test will span the entire day.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test
Clothing:
- Bring sleepwear consisting of both tops and bottoms.
- You may also bring your own pillow and/or doona if you wish.
Medication:
- Medication that you would normally take for an overnight stay, with stimulants as an exception.
- Withhold medication prior to study if advised to do so.
Additional:
- No caffeine or stimulants.
- Bring any paperwork that you were asked to complete such as a sleep diary.
- If having the study in a non-hospital location, please bring your own meals and snacks.
- Consider bringing some form of entertainment such as a book or smart device as the test will span the entire day.
Respiratory Tests
6-Minute Walk Test
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing and footwear.
Medication:
- As normal.
Bronchial Provocation Test
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing.
Medication:
- Please click here for full medication instructions.
Additional:
- No caffeine or stimulants.
- No vigorous exercise on the morning of the test.
- Test is performed sitting down.
Gas Transfer
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing.
Medication:
- Withhold from any inhalers the day of your test.
Additional:
- Test is performed sitting down.
Lung Function Testing
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing.
Medication:
- Withhold from any inhalers the day of your test.
Additional:
- Test is performed sitting down.
MIPS/MEPS
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing.
Medication:
- Withhold from any inhalers the day of your test.
Additional:
- Test is performed sitting down.
Spirometry
Clothing:
- Comfortable clothing.
Medication:
- Withhold from any inhalers the day of your test.
Additional:
- Test is performed sitting down.