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Median and range of the intervals studied (n = 80).
| Interval | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Symptom onset – seeking health care service (months) | 10 | 8–48 |
| First consultation with a general practitioner – first consultation with a specialist (weeks) | 4 | 2–180 |
| First consultation with a specialist – establishing the diagnosis (weeks) | 4 | 2–8 |
| Diagnosis – start of the treatment (weeks) | 12 | 2–16 |
