Comparison of different enzyme-immunoassays for assessment of adrenocortical activity in primates based on fecal analysis (2006)

Heistermann, M., Palme, R., Ganswindt, A.

Abstract

The overall aim of the present study was to assess the validity of four enzyme-immunoassays (EIAs) using antibodies raised against cortisol, corticosterone, and reduced cortisol metabolites (two group-specific antibodies) for assessing adrenocortical activity using fecal glucocorticoid metabolite (GCM) measurements in selected primate species (marmoset, long-tailed macaque, Barbary macaque, chimpanzee, and gorilla).