Blood Test to diagnose Autism

I have read in todays press that it is possible to do a Blood Test to diagnose Autism.  You can google the info.  I am surprised that it is possible to do a blood test to diagnose Autism as it is really a personality with traits. I do not if it applies to Adults.  I am sure that if there is a real blood test many of us would be found not to have Autism but it would not help as we have the traits.    I do not know if one just has Asperger Syndrome whether that would show up on a blood test.

If you have any information or views on this subject I hope you will reply to me.

David

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  • Yes I am sure it will take a long time before a reliable test can be developed.  Even when it is developed I am sure there will be many people on the Spectrum who could not be diagnosed by a blood test or a brain scan.  Would it be possible not to be Autistic although Autism shows up in the blood test?  Meaning the blood have the deficiencies in it but not be Autistic.