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It would be helpful if there were an accurate blood test for the diagnosis of depression. However, there is no valid laboratory test, to date. (It was once thought that the dexamethasone suppression test was an accurate blood test for depression - and many were ordered in the 1970s. It proved to be both inaccurate and invalid.)
The best way to diagnose depression is by a combination of clinical interviewing and scale scoring (HAM-D or Hamilton Depression Scale, or MADRAS, which is the the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating and Assessment Scale).
The do-it-yourself Beck Depression inventory (BDI) can be downloaded or viewed online.
If depression is suspected, it wouldn't be a bad idea to schedule an appointment with a qualified therapist. If depressive symptoms are moderate to severe, medication can help to supplement the work of therapy (from a primary care physician or psychiatrist).
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Can a serotonin blood test diagnose depression?
No, although depression may be caused by a serotonin imbalance, this cannot be diagnosed with a blood test. In order for that to work, you would have to look at the amount of seretonin actually in the brain.
Is furosemide in any way related to depression?
Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic used to lower sodium levels in the blood and consequently to lower blood pressure. I would not expect it to have an effect on depression, assuming that it has not resulted in electrolyte abnormalities which could be confirmed by a simple blood test.
In terms of validity what can be said about the depression test scores?
they are prob. not valid and the test is not mesured depression
How does an online depression test work?
An Online Depression test works by the user answering a series of question that test the current mood of the person. As depression change the moon frequently the test can determine the range of emotion of the user. It asks question about how the user would solve situation to determine if they have depression because user who have depression would has an unclear judgment compare to a non-depression user.
Is a depression test accurate?
There is a test for depression called a depression screener. They look at the answers given and can tell you if you might be a candidate for medical treatment. You can find an accredited one at www.liveyourlifewell.org.
Should you trust the results of an online depression test?
No. You should not depend on an online depression test. Depression should only be diagnosed by a professional who is trained in the area of mental health.
What is better to get a pregnancy test by urine or blood test?
blood test
Is a cmp blood test the same as cmet blood test?
Is a comet blood test the same as cmp
Fbc blood test?
GlyCAT BLOOD TEST
What is a Prolactin Blood Test?
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How does someone develop major depression because of their family?
If your father or his blood relatives, mother or her blood relatives (parents and siblings) are known to have had major depression than you are likely to have major depression.
What kind of test is the ANA blood test?
You are certainly right about it not being a familiar blood test. The ANA blood test is a Antinuclear Antibody test. Basically it is a blood test for people with infections, cancer and loung diseases.
