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When you get blood tests at your first prenatal visit, can they determine if you have depression?

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No: There are no blood tests to detect major depression or other mood disorders. The only way to diagnose depression is for a trained practitioner to gather a careful history of symptoms, perform a mental status exam (and ideally a physical exam as well), and screen for medical conditions that can affect mood or behavior.

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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