Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?
A. Red blood cell count
B. X-ray of the brain
C. Urinalysis
D. Metabolic panel
E. There is no specific diagnostic test
E. There is no specific diagnostic test
There is, unfortunately, no specific diagnostic test for depression. A diagnosis must be made on the basis of symptoms.
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