Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on multiple sleep latency test (mslt): Indications Narcolepsy Idiopathic hypersomnia It is not indicated for obstructive sleep apnoea or insomnia Medications to stop ≥15 days before the test Restrictions during the test Testing protocol Interpretation
Indications
- Narcolepsy
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- It is not indicated for obstructive sleep apnoea or insomnia
Medications to stop ≥15 days before the test
Restrictions during the test
Testing protocol
Interpretation
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.
