For the quantification of oxytocin in plasma.

• Assay 24 samples in triplicate or 36 samples in duplicate
• Measure oxytocin levels down to 20 pg/mL
• Incubation: 18 hours | Development: 90 – 120 minutes | Read: Colorimetric at 405 – 420 nm
• Midpoint: 50% B/B₀: 50 – 100 pg/mL

Oxytocin is a hypothalamic peptide hormone that is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It is released into the bloodstream during parturition and lactation and is also involved in other social and sexual behaviors, neuropsyciatric disorders, and the maintenance of water and sodium homeostasis.

Kit contains: Antiserum, tracer, standard, buffers, reagents, polysorbate 20, dyes, and plate