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Lab tests for depression??

2020-04-04 16:50:17
If a patient comes to you with a complains of having long term persistent depression along with episodes of MDD (without a history of brain injury,past trauma/abuse or recent grief situation). Would you prescribe regular blood work to rule out for example deficiency of a vitamin? Would you also prescribe for brain imaging,CT scan,MRI of the brain? Will u try to find out if or not the depression is a symptom of a disease?(for ex.neurological illness or hormone/ gland disorder) What physical lab tests will you recommend in such a case?
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Answered2020-04-04 17:30:03

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No lab test available currently to diagnose depression but some comorbid illnesses can aggravate the existing mood issues .Imaging not required in all cases . Routine blood investigations like sugar,Thyroid and B12 ,vit D may required but not in every case.

Answered2020-04-07 03:19:56

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There is no definite “physical lab test” for depression but various tests that are done depending on the patient’s history and complaints. There are many psychological tools available.

Answered2020-04-05 14:00:10

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Currently no lab tests for depression

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