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Im concerned that ive been wrongly diagnosed with depression- is there a blood test that can validate the diagnosis? ive been on meds for 14days
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Wish it is there: unfortunately no blood test can validate depression, still good history and physical examination is the key, you may ask for a second opinion it's your right, but don't stop the medication on your own, besides it can take a while to work, wish you well
Answered 10/3/2018
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