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I think i need a sleep study, are there certain docs for this ? or can my gp order the test and me just have it done at the center?
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Yes: If you have symptoms of sleep apnea as your general practitioner to refer you to a sleep laboratory to perform the test. The result is usually interpreted by a pulmonologist.
Answered 7/26/2013
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