No Single Test 4 Dx: Many people don't realize that there's no specific test that confirms diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (w/ or w/out hyperactivity). Important 2 rule out difficulties associated w/same symptoms of adhd, incl. Medical conditions, depression, anxiety, etc. Adhd can also be diagnosed in conjunction w/other conditions. 4 mayo clinic on adult adhd see http://mayocl.In/o69pd0.
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Clinical Diagnosis: As per the previous answer - there's no test that diagnoses adhd. The key to diagnosis is a good psychiatric evaluation that considers other explanations for your symptoms. Testing can help support a diagnosis, but the diagnosis is always on the basis of clinical judgment.
Answered 5/29/2016
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