Hi Brona,
The CSF hypocretin assay for diagnosis of narcolepsy is provided by John Radcliff Hospital, Oxford. The contacts are 01865 225995 (lab) or 01865 234625 (Prof A Vincent).
Dr. R. Sodi
Principal Clinical Biochemist
Royal Cornwall Hospital,
Truro, Cornwall
TR1 3LJ
>>> "Roberts, Brona" <[log in to unmask]> 19/04/2011 16:11 >>>
Hi,
One of our neurologists would like to measure hypocretin (aka orexin) in CSF to differentiate between narcolepsy and a functional disorder. It's not listed on Assayfinder. Does anybody know anywhere that does this?
Many thanks,
Brona Roberts
SpR Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine
Belfast HSC Trust
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