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Depression detectable in the blood: Platelet serotonin

Posted: April 29th, 2014, 5:02 pm
by ScottMentalPod
It least now your family doctor will simply know what's going on right away without second guessing.

Depression detectable in the blood: Platelet serotonin transporter function
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 105015.htm

"The possibility of using a blood test to detect depression has been demonstrated by researchers. While blood tests for mental illnesses have until recently been regarded as impossible, a recent study clearly indicates that, in principle, depression can in fact be diagnosed in this way and this could become reality in the not too distant future."