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Lab tests for depression??
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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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.
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We only recommend thyroid profile.
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Dr. Vikas Thanvi
General Physician
22 yrs exp
Jaipur
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.
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Dr. Manjunath H
Sexologist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Currently no lab tests for depression
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