Narcolepsy
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 number | 8067 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-5 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | autosomal 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.
