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I've a sleep test appointment today and i was told not to drink coffee all day but i forgot and had a cup. should i postpone the sleep test or still go?

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Dr. Colin Sanner answered

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Go: Caffeine may contaminate the results slightly, but given its short time to elimination from the body, more likely your sleep study will be unchanged. Don't have any more caffeine, and you ought to get good, reliable results. Good luck!

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Answered 8/12/2016

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A member asked:

I've a sleep test appointment today and i was told not to drink coffee all day but i forgot and had a cup. should i postpone the sleep test or still go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Colin Sanner answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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