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Progesterone Audit

Report on the 2006 Scottish Regional Survey of practice relating to progesterone analysis and reporting.

Summary

Background
In 2003 and 2005 NEQAS experiments showed that progesterone methods exhibited bias of +50% to –15% from GCMS target.
In the UKNEQAS Progesterone Interpretation there was no consensus on level confirming ovulation.

Aims of Scottish Region Survey
1. To find out correct timing of samples to assess ovulation in regular cycles.
2. In irregular cycles, what appropriate tests should be advised.
3. To find out what cut off levels are in use to confirm ovulation.
4. On what evidence base these levels are based.

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