Full Plate Ames Test

Ames assays, including the full plate Ames test, are bacterial reverse mutation assays that use a variety of Salmonella (or E. coli) strains to detect a range of point mutations and have high sensitivity when combined. The Ames test is the most established assay for detecting direct-acting mutagens and forms a key aspect of regulatory genotoxicity testing across industries. As such, an early-stage prediction of the Ames test outcome is a key step in assessing the toxicological hazard of test substances during development. Scantox offers a range of service options to meet your project requirements.