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12 “sins” in laboratory testing in mental health

Rajnish “Raj” Mago, MD (bio) Why do we order laboratory tests for patients with mental health problems? To identify problems that may wholly or in part be contributing to the symptoms with which the patient presents. E.g., depression (consider testing for hypothyroidism and for sleep apnea that may be contributing to the depression) To identify…

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