Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT). Narcolepsy, Idiopathic hypersomnia. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Indications
- Narcolepsy
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- It is not indicated for obstructive sleep apnoea or insomnia
Medications to stop ≥15 days before the test
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Restrictions during the test
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Testing protocol
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Interpretation
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References
- Littner MR, Kushida C, Wise M, et al. Practice parameters for clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test and the maintenance of wakefulness test. Sleep 2005; 28:113-121.
- Sullivan SS, Kushida CA. Multiple sleep latency test and maintenance of wakefulness test. Chest 2008; 134:854–861.
- Carskadon MA, Dement WC, Mitler MM, Roth T, Westbrook PR, Keenan S. Guidelines for the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT): a standard measure of sleepiness. Sleep 1986; 9:519-524.
