Cortisol (HRP)

• Storage Conditions:

  Store product at 4 degree C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable at -20 degree C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Note: Sodium azide is a potent inhibitor of peroxidase and should not be added to HRP conjugates. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

• Specificity:

  Recognizes Cortisol-BSA conjugate and free cortisol. Does not crossreact with BSA. Contaminants (50% displacement of cortisol-3-125-Iodine): Corticosterone: 20%; 17-Hydroxyprogesterone: 0%

• Short Name:

  [Cortisol]