Narcolepsy (HLA-DQB1*06:02) Genotyping

Find out if you are at risk

  1. Excessive daytime sleepiness can be a sign of narcolepsy
  2. Narcolepsy affects 1 in 2000 people
  3. 90 – 99% of patients with narcolepsy test positive for HLA-DQB1*06:02
  4. Having a family member with narcolepsy increases your risk by 20 to 40x
  5. Simple mouth swab DNA test with results in 1 – 2 weeks

About Narcolepsy

About the Narcolepsy (HLA-DQB1*06:02) Genotyping

The gene most commonly associated with narcolepsy is called HLA-DQB1. HLA-DQB1 encodes a component of the human leukocyte antigen complex, which is an important part of the immune system.

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About Narcolepsy DNA Testing

Narcolepsy (HLA-DQB1*06:02) Genotyping

The Narcolepsy (HLA-DQB1*06:02) Genotyping Test uses high resolution Sequence Based Typing (SBT) technology to confirm an individual’s HLA-DQB1 genotype.

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Getting Started

for Healthcare Providers and Hospitals

Receive more information or to get your clinic set to up offer Narcolepsy DNA testing to your patients.

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Narcolepsy FAQs

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