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Daytime Sleepiness Gene Test (HLA)$199

Are you more tired than you think you should be? Drinking caffeine just to stay awake?

Do you feel irritable or depressed? Treated for ADHD but think there’s more going on?

Test your HLA genetic risk factor for narcolepsy, a chronic neurologic condition that affects the chemicals and nerve cells in the brain. This condition can lead to fatigue, sleep issues, and behavior and cognitive challenges. Get secure online results and a physician-reviewed test guide within 10 business days after the lab receives your sample.

For Ages

2 and up

Measures

2 HLA gene markers: HLA-DQB1*06:02 and HLA-DQA1*01:02

Collection Method

2 simple mouth swabs

Cost Includes

Shipping and physician order

FSA / HSA

Cards are accepted

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*Disclaimer: This is not a sleep disorder assessment or diagnostic test. Many risk factors of sleep disorders are not identified with this test. The results of this test cannot rule out any sleep disorder. We recommend consulting with a physician for sleep disorder assessment, interpretation of results, and medical management.

Is it a sleep issue that’s affecting my health?

Fatigue, depression, or sleepiness?

Sleep is a basic yet critical need for physical, emotional, and mental health. Disruption of healthy sleep patterns can lead to daytime distress and impaired functioning for daily life. When signs and symptoms are similar for multiple health conditions, it can be difficult to know which lane to start your health journey on. Fatigue, depression, and sleep issues can be associated with these same symptoms: mood issues, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, lack of energy, and sleep disruptions. Studies associate a variation in the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) gene HLA-DQB1*0602 to an increase in chance for developing narcolepsy. Most individuals, 90-95% of them, with narcolepsy type 1 carry this HLA gene variation. Over 50% of individuals with narcolepsy type 2 have this mutation. Starting with this simple genetic test could help guide you on a more direct path to finding answers about your health risks.

Sleep is a basic yet critical need for physical, emotional, and mental health. Disruption of healthy sleep patterns can lead to daytime distress and impaired functioning for daily life. When signs and symptoms are similar for multiple health conditions, it can be difficult to know which lane to start your health journey on. Fatigue, depression, and sleep issues can be associated with these same symptoms: mood issues, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, lack of energy, and sleep disruptions. Studies associate a variation in the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) gene HLA-DQB1*0602 to an increase in chance for developing narcolepsy. Most individuals, 90-95% of them, with narcolepsy type 1 carry this HLA gene variation. Over 50% of individuals with narcolepsy type 2 have this mutation. Starting with this simple genetic test could help guide you on a more direct path to finding answers about your health risks.

Take this test if you have...

Always feel tired or never feel rested

Feel sleepy during the day for no reason

Wake often during the night

Experience vivid dreams or hallucinations when you fall asleep or wake

Have depressed mood

Have difficulty concentrating or completing tasks

Feel irritable or have unexplainable mood changes

Experience sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy symptom)

How it works

Our 3 step process provides affordable, convenient, and highly accurate genetic testing in the comfort of your home

1

Order online

Get health tests delivered to your doorstep with just a few clicks.

2

Collect at home

Complete your test right from your comfy couch, and mail it to our lab with a prepaid shipping label (Monday-Friday).

3

Get secure results

Receive your test results in 10 business days & get the clarity you deserve, confidentially.

The details

Get to know the daytime sleepiness HLA gene test

If you’re tired, fatigued or just feel down, you could start with this simple mouth swab to understand your risk for narcolepsy. If you carry this gene and currently have symptoms, you might have narcolepsy and should be seeking treatment specific to help.

You don’t want to be taking anti-depressants or unnecessary supplements if it’s a sleep issue. Get to the root of your symptoms today!

Questions?

When will my kit be delivered?

Your order will be delivered with FedEx Ground within 5 business days. At home tests are shipped Monday – Friday. Make sure to order in advance to avoid possible shipping delays.

How do I collect my sample?

Collect your sample with a simple & painless mouth swab on the inside of your cheek. All from the comfort of your home.

Does this test require fasting?

Yes! This test requires thirty minutes of fasting. Do not eat, smoke, or drink caffeinated beverages 30 minutes before collection.

How long does my sample last after collection?

You should plan to ship your sample back the same day you collect it. Take your completed kit to a local FedEx drop box before end-of-day pickup to have it overnighted to the lab (Monday – Friday only). FedEx drop boxes do NOT pick up on Saturday or Sunday. empowerDX is not responsible for FedEx shipping delays.

When will I receive my result?

Your at-home Daytime Sleepiness Gene Test results will be available within 10 business days of the lab receiving your completed kit. You’ll get an email the moment your results are ready in our secure online portal. View, download and print them anytime. Feel free to share them with your healthcare provider.

If I receive a positive result, does that mean I have narcolepsy?

No, this is not a diagnostic test. Many people have a positive result and never develop narcolepsy. If you have symptoms of narcolepsy and a positive test result, it is important to work with a healthcare provider to determine your diagnosis. The presence of this gene does not guarantee that you will get narcolepsy.

If I receive a negative result, does that mean I do not have narcolepsy?

This is not a sleep disorder assessment or diagnostic test. Many risk factors of sleep disorders are not identified with this test. The results of this test cannot rule out narcolepsy. We recommend consulting with a physician for sleep disorder assessment, interpretation of results, and medical management.

Can I purchase a kit for someone else?

Absolutely. The person receiving the gifted kit must use the blank label within the kit when collecting their sample.

How do I activate a kit for my family member or child?

A separate account is required for each family member activating a kit. The sample tube must have the name, date of birth, and date of collection of the family member or child using the kit. This name label must match the account profile when the kit is activated or results will NOT be offered.

Important information about my lab results

empowerDX lab results are intended for informational and educational purposes only, with the exception of infectious disease testing which is diagnostic. Information from empowerDX is not meant to serve as treatment advice or treatment recommendation for any health condition. We strongly recommend you review lab results with your physician.

Shipping info

The cost of shipping is included in the price. There's no additional charge for shipping your test to your home or office. Every test kit comes with a prepaid return shipping label that should be used to ship the kit back to our laboratories for analysis and reporting. All tests are shipped to you with FedEx Ground unless otherwise specified.

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Why empowerDX?

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Get faster, accurate results from real labs and real experts, and get the best care possible right from home.

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Convenient and easy collection

Get tested on your schedule, and use our step-by-step guide to collect your sample.

Pay with insurance

Your Nasal PCR Test may be covered by insurance, and your HSA + FSA are gladly accepted.

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We use the latest technologies to provide you with the health information you need.

Get narcolepsy testing for your organization

The empowerDX Daytime Sleepiness Gene Test is available in shipments of 25+ kits

What you get

Click here for volume pricing on the Daytime Sleepiness Gene Test.

A test guide to better understand the results.

Accurate results including a "negative" or "positive" for both markers.

Secure online portal access from any device at every location.

A 30 min telemedicine consult with a clinician for an additional $99.