Corticosterone

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes Corticosterone. Species Crossreactivity: Most speciesCrossreactivity by RIA:11-dehydrocorticosterone; 0.67%, Deoxycorticosterone; 1.5%, 18-OH-DOC; <0.01%, Cortisone; <0.01%, Cortisol; <0.01% and Aldosterone; 0.2%. Crossreactivity by ELISA:11-dehydrocorticosterone; 0.35%, Progesterone; 0.004%, 18-OH-DOC; 0.01%, Cortisol; 0.12%, 18-OH-B; 0.02% and Aldosterone; 0.06%