Individual Ames mutagenicity assay components from Xenometrix for laboratories purchasing supplemental reagents, replacing specific kit components, or building custom assay systems from individual elements.

Component availability is particularly valuable for GLP testing facilities running high volumes of Ames studies who require larger quantities of frequently consumed reagents — tester strains, S9 fractions, positive controls, and culture media — independent of complete kit purchasing cycles.

Xenometrix Ames assay components cover the complete range of reagents required by OECD Test Guideline 471 and ICH S2(R1): certified freeze-dried Salmonella typhimurium tester strains (TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537) and E. coli WP2uvrA with full genotype verification; rat liver S9 fractions (Aroclor 1254-induced and PB/BNF-induced Aroclor-free alternative); S9 co-factor solution for S9 mix preparation; ampicillin sodium salt for pKM101 plasmid maintenance in TA98 and TA100; validated positive control compounds; and culture media, buffer salts, and nutritional supplements including Vogel-Bonner Minimal E Salts, top agar, histidine/biotin supplement, LB medium, and DMSO.

See individual sub-category pages for specific component specifications and lot certificates.



Reference Product Name Price
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APPC-AA01
Aminoanthracene - Positive Controls for Ames MPF, umuC (100 micrograms) $64.00
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APSS-0110
Ames - Semisolid S. Typhimurium Strains, TA98 $145.00
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APSS-0111
Ames-Semisolid S. Typhimurium Strains, TA100 $145.00
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APSS-0112
Ames-Semisolid S. Typhimurium Strains, TA1535 $145.00
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APSS-0113
Ames-Semisolid S. Typhimurium Strains, TA1537 $145.00
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APSS-0115
Ames-Semisolid E. coli Strains - E. coli UvrA $147.00
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APSS-0116
Ames-Semisolid E. coli Strains - E. coli [pKM101] $147.00
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APME-EM22
Ames MPF E.coli Exposure Medium $68.00
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APME-IM31
Ames MPF E.coli Reversion Indicator Medium $209.00
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APMM-IM10
Ames MPF/Ames II Salmonella Reversion Indicator Medium $200.00
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APMM-GM00
Ames MPF/Ames II Growth Medium $65.00
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APMM-EM02
Ames MPF / Ames II Salmonella Exposure Medium $65.00
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APPC-AR05
Aminoacridine - Positive Controls for Ames MPF, umuC (1000 micrograms) $90.00
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APPC-NF00
Nitrofluorene - Positive Controls for Ames MPF, umuC (20 micrograms) $70.00
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APPC-NQ02
Nitroquinoline-N-oxide - Positive Controls for Ames MPF, umuC (20 micrograms) $89.00
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APRS-PB01
Ames Rat Liver S9 (Lyophilized), PB/BN Induced (1 mL) $99.00
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APRS-PB02
Ames Rat Liver S9 (Lyophilized), PB/BN Induced, (2 mL) $128.00
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APCO-0800
S9 Cofactor Kit for Ames MPF $233.00
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APPC-AC02
N4-Aminocytidine - Positive Control for Ames MPF, umuC $117.00
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APPC-AF10
2-Aminofluorene - Positive Controls for Ames MPF, Ames II, umuC $141.00