A diagnostic test measuring daytime sleepiness by assessing how quickly a patient falls asleep in a quiet environment.
Used when narcolepsy is suspected based on excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, or hallucinations.
"Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) ordered to evaluate for narcolepsy."
This phrase is typically used in the plan section when the clinician intends to order the MSLT.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation