Although there are no biological tests which confirm bipolar disorder, tests may be carried out to exclude medical illnesses such as hypo-or hyperthyroidism, metabolic disturbance, a systemic infection or chronic disease, and syphilis or HIV infection.

Although there are no biological tests which confirm schizoaffective disorder, tests should be carried out to exclude medical illnesses which rarely may be associated with psychotic symptoms.

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