Screening for Narcolepsy
En Español (Spanish Version)The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.
Screening Tests or Guidelines
At this time, there are no screening tests or screening guidelines for the early detection of
narcolepsy
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Updated November 2008. Accessed April 7, 2009.
Last Reviewed September 2012