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20 Aug 2014, 4:55 am

I finally approached my GP about my suspected Aspergers, and she said that it would be a process of several interviews, and a blood test. What is the purpose of the test? Is there some kind of marker that aspies have or what?



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20 Aug 2014, 5:03 am

From <this page>:

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Physical tests, such as hearing, blood tests or X-rays may be used to rule out other health conditions and to determine whether there is a physical disorder causing the symptoms.


So no, there is currently no blood test or marker that can be used to diagnose Asperger's or ASD. The blood test is to rule out other possibilities besides ASD.



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20 Aug 2014, 7:39 am

So what could they find from blood that would suggest something else?



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20 Aug 2014, 7:50 am

Ghonx wrote:
So what could they find from blood that would suggest something else?


Well, they could check your testosterone levels if you are male to determine if sluggishness and general apathy is due to a deficiency.

They could also be checking to see if you have any surpluses of metals in your body. Heavy Metal Poisoning can do all sorts of nasty things to your body.

Another thing as well, they may be screening for any other hormonal imbalance. It depends on how detailed the panel is that they're drawing.