Table 2 Self-reported information on how and by whom respondents were diagnosed with CeD
Person who made diagnosis | |
Gastroenterologist | 57.0% |
Primary care provider | 24.1% |
Pediatrician | 2.0% |
Dietitian or nutritionist | 0.8% |
Self-diagnosed | 2.1% |
Other | 13.9% |
Methods of diagnosisa | |
Blood test | 83.0% |
Small intestinal biopsy | 78.8% |
Gluten challenge | 14.8% |
Genetic test (e.g., HLA) | 14.1% |
Not sure | 1.9% |