Where to Get a Sleep Test in Kuwait
The first step to treating sleep apnea is getting a proper diagnosis from a specialist
A sleep test (polysomnography) is a specialized medical examination that records your body's activity during sleep to diagnose sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. The test is typically conducted in a specialized sleep laboratory within a hospital, where you spend one night under medical supervision while sophisticated equipment records your brain waves, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing patterns, and eye and leg movements. In Kuwait, several specialized centers are available for this test in both government and private hospitals.
What is a Sleep Study?
A sleep study is the globally recognized method for diagnosing sleep disorders. During the test, small painless sensors are attached to your body to monitor several vital functions during sleep. The test measures the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) which determines the severity of your condition: mild (5-14 events/hour), moderate (15-29 events/hour), or severe (30+ events/hour). Based on the results, your doctor determines the appropriate treatment and pressure settings for a CPAP machine.
What to Expect from a Sleep Test?
A sleep test (polysomnography) records your body's activity during sleep — breathing, heart rate, eye movement, and oxygen levels. You typically spend one night at the hospital or use a portable home testing device.
Preparation Tips
- Avoid coffee and tea after noon on the test day
- Do not take a nap on the test day
- Prepare comfortable sleepwear
- Bring your regular medications
Cost Information
Sleep tests at government hospitals are free for Kuwaiti nationals. Private hospital costs vary — contact them directly for details.
Government Hospitals
Kuwait Sleep Medicine Center
Kuwait
Opened in November 2024 with 7 specialized sleep study rooms and a multidisciplinary medical team. The largest and first of its kind in Kuwait, providing comprehensive diagnosis of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep Lab at Zain Hospital
Kuwait
Provides full sleep disorder assessment with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Offers overnight in-lab sleep studies and home sleep testing.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital
Jabriya, Hawalli
Major government hospital with multiple departments including pulmonology. Patients can be referred for sleep studies at the Kuwait Sleep Medicine Center.
Al-Amiri Hospital
Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City
One of the oldest government hospitals in Kuwait. Features a pulmonology department that manages sleep-disordered breathing cases.
Al-Sabah Hospital
Shuwaikh, Kuwait City
Large government hospital with pulmonology and ENT departments. Provides initial assessment for sleep problems and referrals to specialized centers.
Al-Farwaniya Hospital
Sabah Al-Nasser, Farwaniya
Government hospital serving the Farwaniya governorate. Features a pulmonology department for assessment and diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing.
Al-Adan Hospital
Hadiya, Ahmadi
Government hospital serving the Ahmadi governorate. Provides pulmonology services including sleep disorder assessment and referral to specialized centers.
Al-Jahra Hospital
Jahra
Government hospital serving the Jahra governorate. Features a pulmonology department and provides referrals for sleep studies at specialized centers.
After Diagnosis
If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, contact us and we will help you choose the right machine and mask for your condition based on your doctor's recommendation.