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Narcolepsy

General description

Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder characterized by daytime sleepiness, cataplexy and striking transitions from wakefulness into REM sleep.

Breeds

Dachshund (Dackel), Dobermann, Labrador Retriever, Long-Haired Dachshund, Short-Haired Dachshund, Wire-Haired Dachshund

Order details
Test number8067
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration3-5 working days
Test specifications
Inheritanceautosomal recessive
Detailed description

Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder affecting humans and animals. The disease is characterized by daytime sleepiness, cataplexy and striking transitions from wakefulness into REM sleep. A mutation in the gene encoding the receptor for hypocretin (orexin) receptor 2 was identified as the cause for canine narcolepsy.