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Depression diagnosis
Is there any type of blood test/ any other test, which can detect depression? Psychologist can detect, I know- im just asking for tests, if any.
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No blood test for depression. Talking to the patient is the key.
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Dear sir there is no blood test to confirm or quantity the diagnosis depression.The best way is to take up a appointment with a mental health professional, a got case history few psychological test can help. But still your doctor may give you some priliminary blood test to confirm that other physiological conditions are not contributing to your current condition
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Not to waste time. The sooner the better .
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Some other app is doing I think so.
Do you want a solution or Confirmation? ????
Ì think a psychologist is whom you should approach has rather then these tests.
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Ms. Tishya Mahindru Shahani
Clinical Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
hi, there are no blood tests for depression. you should get it evaluated from a psychologist.
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