Corticosterone

• Reactivity:

  Most species

• Storage Conditions:

  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.

• Specificity:

  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%

• Short Name:

  [Corticosterone]