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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2011; 17(14): 1840-1843
Published online Apr 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i14.1840
Published online Apr 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i14.1840
Table 1 Participant characteristics
| Invited family members | 379 |
| Male | 174 (46%) |
| Female | 205 (54%) |
| Age (yr), mean (range) | 37.5 (1.3-85.1) |
| 0-18 | 70 (18.5%) |
| > 18 | 309 (81.5%) |
| First-degree relatives | 197 |
| Second-degree relatives | 182 |
Table 2 Feasibility and results of Biocard test
| Tests performed | 196 |
| Correctly performed at home | 196 (100%) |
| Test not performed | 188 (49%) |
| Change of mind | 185 |
| Afraid | 2 |
| Felt too unwell to perform test | 1 |
- Citation: Pichler J, Zilbauer M, Torrente F, Heuschkel R, Phillips A, Salvestrini C. Feasibility of a finger prick-based self-testing kit in first- and second-degree relatives of children with coeliac disease. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(14): 1840-1843
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i14/1840.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i14.1840