Are there any objective tests for ASD ?

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I'm guessing-no. Therefore it comes down to the assessor's subjective opinion as to whether you fulfil certain criteria . This of course presents a problem when the assessor's opinion is at odds with your self assessment.
I am guessing it would be easier for a false negative assessment to occur where criteria were present but less pronounced.

The specialist I am going to see is apparently very experienced so my Dx status is going to be as accurate as I am likely to get ( which is a relief ).

https://spectrumnews.org/opinion/parent ... ism-genes/

There are genetic tests for risk factors.

But what % of ASD can be accounted for by this rare mutation ?? Does it follow that if you don't have this rare mutation you don't have ASD ?

It will never be as objective as a test, say, for tuberculosis.

The researchers surveyed 50 parents, one per family, who’d had their child tested. Of the 50, 15 learned that their child has a genetic risk factor for autism, 17 found that their child has a variant of unclear significance and 18 did not learn of any genetic risk.

Genetic testing is just getting started. One would expect better results as more people are tested and analyzed.
https://spectrumnews.org/opinion/parent ... ism-genes/

http://medicalfuturist.com/analyse-your ... ving-room/
Perhaps an Aspie can collect raw data from other Aspies and figure it all out, now that this information is being made available. If that Aspie were unemployed and without assets, he wouldn't have to worry about lawsuits, as such people are "judgement proof." Lawyers are only interested if there is something to seize.