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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APSS-0119
Ames-Semisolid E. coli Strains - E. coli WP2 uvrA [pKM101] $147.00
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APRS-BB01
Ames Rat Liver S9-100 / 1537 Booster Solution $74.00
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APAM-0002
Ampicillin $101.00
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APMM-EM03
Ames MPF 10x Exposure Medium for Ames MPF Aqua Test Kit $269.00
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APSS-0114
Ames - Semisolid S. typhimurium strains, TA97a $157.00
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APSS-0120
Ames-Semisolid D. Typhimurium Strains-250 uL TA102 $157.00
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APCO-1800
S9 Cofactor Kit for Metabolic Activation — 70 mL $348.00
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APRS-H-PB01LIQ
PB/β-Naphthoflavone-Induced Hamster Liver S9 Fraction — 1 mL Liquid $127.00
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APRS-H-PB05LIQ
PB/β-Naphthoflavone-Induced Hamster Liver S9 Fraction — 5 mL Liquid $378.00
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APSS-0118
Ames — Semisolid S. typhimurium TA1535[pSK1002] for umuC SOS Assay $201.00
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APSS-0121
Ames — Semisolid S. typhimurium Strain YG1041 $157.00
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APSS-0122
Ames — Semisolid S. typhimurium Strain YG1042 Price Inquiry
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APSS-0123
Ames — Semisolid S. typhimurium Strain YG7108 $157.00
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APRS-H-PB03LIQ
PB/β-Naphthoflavone-Induced Hamster Liver S9 Fraction — 3 mL Liquid $295.00