DNA Narcolepsy Test
CA$195
Do you struggle with excessive daytime sleepiness?
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep. This excessive daytime sleepiness should not be mistaken for the afternoon slump, since neurological defects are responsible for narcolepsy, rather than just sleep deprivation or lack of caffeine!
How it Works
Order your DNA Kit
Place your order online, and we’ll send you a DNA test kit with everything you need to collect your samples.
Collect DNA Samples
Follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions to collect DNA samples using the provided mouth swabs.
Lab Analysis
Use the provided return envelope to mail your DNA samples to our laboratory for analysis.
Receive Results
Download your results from your secure online account as soon as they’re ready.
What is Narcolepsy?
Family members of an affected individual have a 20X – 40X increased risk of developing narcolepsy, indicating a strong genetic basis for the disorder.
Genetics of narcolepsy
The genetic variant most closely associated with narcolepsy is HLA-DQB1*06:02. Individuals with this variant are at 7X to 25X increased risk, although one recent European study indicates a much higher odds ratio of approximately 250-fold.
Understanding Your Results
There are no painful needles or doctor’s appointments required. We provide simple mouth (buccal) swabs to painlessly collect a few cheek cells. Your DNA is inside every one of these cells, and that is all that is required for the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once your sample is received by our laboratory, processing usually takes 6-8 weeks. You will receive an email notification when your results are ready, and you can access your detailed report through a secure online portal.
We take data privacy seriously. Your results are confidential and only shared with you. We do not share your results with insurance companies, employers, or any other third parties.
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