Are There Laboratory Or Imaging Tests That Can Help Diagnose An Anxiety Disorder?

Dr. Levendusky answers the question: 'Tests To Diagnose Anxiety Disorders?'

ByPhilip G. Levendusky, Ph.D., Director, Psychology Department and Psychology Training, McLean Hospital
April 15, 2008, 9:41 PM

— -- Question: Are there laboratory or imaging tests that can help diagnose an anxiety disorder?

Answer: At this point, lab and imaging is primarily used in research and is very seldom used in direct clinical care to make the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.

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