ELISA Immunoassays

Does the Vasopressin ELISA kit work with saliva samples?
We have not tested saliva in-house with this kit. However, several researchers have shared with us the protocol described below for using that…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Does the Oxytocin ELISA kit work with saliva samples?
Although saliva was not a sample type tested during the development of this kit, there has been significant interest in…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Is there an alternative protocol for extraction of oxytocin in serum or plasma samples prior to using the Oxytocin ELISA kit?
The procedure described below is an alternative protocol for extraction of oxytocin from aqueous solutions. 1. Add two volumes of ice…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What type of column can be used for oxytocin extraction?
Solid phase extraction (SPE) can be performed using reverse phase C18 columns containing 200 mg of sorbent and a volume capacity…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

What protocol can be used for drying samples for analysis with the Oxytocin and Arg8-Vasopressin ELISA kits?
Samples can be dried using either vacuum centrifugation (e.g., SpeedVac) or under a gentle stream of nitrogen or argon. For…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Is this Vasopressin ELISA kit species-independent?
The vasopressin molecule sequence does not vary between mammalian species making this kit species-independent. Cited sample origins include dog, human,…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Do vasopressin kits work on other sample types other than culture supernatants?
Cited sample types include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), culture supernatants, feces, plasma, saliva, serum, tissue lysate, and urine. In general, the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How much sample do I need to use and what are the suggested dilutions for the Oxytocin ELISA kit?
The amount of sample required and the dilutions needed for the assay depend upon the level of oxytocin in the…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Is this Oxytocin ELISA kit species-independent?
Although novel forms of oxytocin with a single amino acid substitution, which may affect overall antibody binding affinity, have been…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

I am working with rabbit sera. Can I use your Oxytocin ELISA kit for detecting oxytocin in this sample?
Problems may arise when working with rabbit sera because the kit relies on the use of an anti-rabbit IgG. This…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023